The Mystery of the Zaanse Schans: Whispers of the Windmills, Zaandam

Experience the Zaanse Schans through a puzzle quest and discover the fascinating stories of various major attractions within the picturesque historical neighbourhood, like the Wooden Shoe Workshop, the Pancake Restaurant, and of course, the long-preserved windmills.

Walk over little bridges and paths between quaint wooden houses kept in their original appearance as you unravel cryptic clues.

Are you ready to find out what dark secrets the locals have been hiding?

Free

No booking needed. Just download the app, add it to your quests and start playing.

Created by

Huub & Marleen

Highlights

Follow clues and solve riddles to unravel a terrifying mystery.Try free samples in the Henry Willig Cheese Experience.Learn all about acceptable pancake toppings.

Storyline

After a string of mysterious disappearances, the Zaanse Schans has been closed to the public. As a paranormal investigator, it is your job to find out what is going on.

Thankfully, you have a lead. A letter has dropped into your mailbox, filled with a number of cryptic clues that the anonymous sender claims will lead you to whatever is causing the disturbances.

When you arrive on the desolate streets, however, you can tell you’re being watched.

It’s almost like the mills... have eyes.

Game route

Starting point Museum of the Dutch Clock

Kalverringdijk 3, 1509 BT Zaandam, Nederland

Finish point Oil Mill De Bonte Hen

Kalverringdijk 39, 1509 BT Zaandam, Nederland

Places you will visit

It will take you

135-165 mins

You will walk

2760 steps

Total distance

2.1 km

Best during the day
Instagrammable
Recommended activity for families
No attractions ticket(s) required

Get the Questo app and you’re all set

Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.

Ratings and Reviews

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Manideep Mamindlapally

04 Jan 2024

Great experience

Olha

22 Oct 2023

guido scotti

07 Oct 2023

Marit Jonker

10 Sep 2023

Joke Vermeulen

19 Jul 2023

A very good, exciting story, with a lot of information about the history of this place. Highly recommanded

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