Chocolate in Zaanstad

Zaanstad sits just north of Amsterdam — 15 minutes by train. courier delivery is available across most Zaanstad postcodes, and the chocolate shop is an easy stop on the way back from the Zaanse Schans windmills.

courier delivery to Zaanstad

We offer courier delivery cycle-courier delivery to most Zaanstad and Zaandam postcodes. Order before 13:00. Flat delivery fee (by inquiry)

Combine chocolate with the Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans (the iconic windmills) is a 20-minute train ride from Amsterdam. Pair the morning at the Schans with an afternoon stop at Leidsestraat 87 — train back to Amsterdam Central is 17 minutes, then tram 2 to Leidseplein.

Cocoa history in Zaanstad

Zaanstad has a deep cocoa history — Cacao De Zaan was for decades one of the world's largest cocoa-processing companies, and the river Zaan was lined with cocoa mills in the 19th century. The windmill De Bonte Hen has a small cocoa exhibit.

Frequently asked

Can I get chocolate delivered to Zaandam?

Yes — Amsterdam Chocolate Factory offers courier delivery cycle-courier delivery to most Zaandam and Zaanstad postcodes. Order before 13:00.

Is the chocolate shop near Zaanse Schans?

It's a 17-minute train ride from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam Central, plus a short tram or 15-minute walk to Leidsestraat 87. Easy to combine in one day-trip.

What's Zaanstad's connection to chocolate?

Zaanstad was the home of Cacao De Zaan, once one of the world's largest cocoa processors. The river Zaan was lined with cocoa mills throughout the 19th century.