Tourists must pay to see historic Dutch windmills from next year

The Zaanse Schans is a residential area in which the 18th and 19th centuries are brought to life. — BERND F. MEIER/dpa

A trip to see the famous Dutch windmills at Zaanse Schans in Amsterdam, the Netherlands are set to cost an entry fee as of 2026.

Tourists are to be charged €17.50 (RM86) to visit the site, the city council in Zaandam says, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism.