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Cheese Farm "Catharina Hoeve" by Henri Willig

Cheese shop

17th-century farm offering cheese-making demonstrations by costumed interpreters, tastings & a shop. People often mention cheese, cheeses, shop, taste, museum, making, good, variety, delicious, types,


Address

Zeilenmakerspad 5, 1509 BZ Zaandam, Netherlands

Website

henriwillig.com

Contact

+31 75 621 5820

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: (Pentecost), 8 AM to 6 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Whit Monday), 8 AM to 6 PM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cheese (107) cheeses (30) shop (18) taste (10) museum (9) making (9) good (9) variety (9) delicious (9) types (9)
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  • 5/5 A.N .. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and cultural decorations. Friendly staff. Fresh and high quality product that u can taste before buying it.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heart 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting cheese museum and gift shop. There is a brief walkthrough museum and video displaying the cheese making process. You can buy and sample local cheeses and other various goods. Prices are fair for being a tourist site. Staff are friendly. Plenty of parking available.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 오주형 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The scenery itself is a great place, but there are several museums, experience centers, and shops, among which this cheese shop was the most impressive. It sells several cheeses and offers tastings, as well as unfamiliar cheeses that you have never tried. Among the tastings, the jalapeno cheese was really good, and I left a regret that I would buy only one more when I came to Korea. (Original) 잔서스한스는 풍경자체만으로도 훌륭한곳이지만 곳곳에 여러 박물관,체험관,상점이있는데 그중에서 이 치즈 상점이 가장 인상깊었다. 여러 치즈를 판매하고 시식도 가능하며 지금까지 먹어보지못한 생소한 치즈도 판매한다. 시식한것중에 할라피뇨 치즈는 정말로 맛있었고 한국와서도 한개만 더 살껄이라는 후회를 남긴곳이다.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam H. 5 years ago on Google
    So much cheese, so many flavours. Quite an amazing experience. We visited several "cheese museums" in Amsterdam, which were really just shops with a few black and white photos in the wall. This has a little more than that, and also has the most variety of any of the shops we saw.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 arf s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I want the legendary Dutch cheese ... this is the place (Original) mau keju belanda yang legend banget...disini tempatnya
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Subramanya A I. 1 year ago on Google
    A place showcasing Dutch tradition and it's connection with cheese showcasing different available forms of cheese varying from Cow cheese to Goat cheese. Beautiful realistic models and timelines to witness the evolving variations of cheese. Cheese tasting samples are available with different flavours. Mint cheese with any spicy dip is my favourite. Overall, a best place to visit with family and friends if you are interested to witness the historic traditional business, or even just to taste some free cheese flavours!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Darby P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are a lot of beautiful cheeses like models Nice place to see a variety of cheese! (Original) 모형같은 이쁜 치즈가 많다 다양한 치즈를 구경할수있어 좋은곳!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Shivani K. 5 years ago on Google
    So.much.cheese!! Wonderful quick demo on how cheese is made, then you get you try all the cheeses! One that particularly stood out for me was the lavender goat cheese!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas C. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome experience and some delicious cheeses. Wow. You must go there with a pocket full of money if you are a cheese enthusiast. Amazing selection and styles of cheese to choose from. My kids also loved the displays and interaction of the cheese making process.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matheus M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What a wonderful place! You have to keep the desire to buy the whole store! Wonderful cheeses! (Original) Que lugar maravilhoso! Tem que segurar a vontade de comprar a loja toda! Queijos maravilhosos!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Γιώργος �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Definitely try! (Original) Δοκιμάστε οπωσδήποτε !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony C. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty cool cheeses shop! The produts have a very good quality and the different types of cheeses are delicious. There is one table in which several employees are continuously preparing little pieces of cheeses in order to let the clients to taste their products. This is a place 100% recommendable.

  • 5/5 Alan T. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely and great cheese. Many types of artisan cheeses to suit your palate. If you love cheese.... Don't miss this place

  • 5/5 Renata V. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit and know about cheese production and also try different kind of cheeses I make sure you won’t leave this place without buying at least one (the prices were around €10 and you can bring on your hand luggage on the plane). I highly recommend visiting there.

  • 5/5 Pietro R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Traditional cheese shop. You have to stand in line to enter (5min. Approx.) (Original) Tienda de queso tradicional. Hay que hacer fila para entrar (5min. Aprox.)

  • 2/5 Roman T. 4 years ago on Google
    Overpriced. In normal store the same cheese cost 50% less. But here is a tourist trap like all of Zaanse. Not hygiene tasting cheese and crowds of tourist.

  • 5/5 Walter C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a great tour near Amsterdam. You can get to / from Amsterdam by bus. (Original) É um passeio ótimo perto de Amsterdam. Pode-se ir/voltar de ônibus de Amsterdam.

  • 5/5 Younes K. 2 years ago on Google
    I remember this place with a lot of love. We first entered the place because of the museum but once we had tasted the cheese...we wouldn't quit until half an hour later. The place is beautiful and there was a freaking chicken in the store and nobody seemed triggered about it. I just wanna come back.

  • 5/5 AnTour T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good tourist attractions You can see how the cheese is made, the products are of very good quality and delicious, the staff are very friendly, there are also accessories shops nearby and the prices are very cheap.

  • 5/5 Hans Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice to visit and to buy cheese. A nice day out with the Indonesian family. (Original) Leuk om te bezoeken en kaas te kopen. Een leuk dagje uit met de Indonesische familie.

  • 5/5 Dasha O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious cheeses (Original) Вкусные сыры

  • 5/5 Francesco C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful experience with demonstrator also in Italian, she explains how they make cheese how it is preserved etc .. after the demonstration you go to the store, where they make you try all types of cheeses and also stroopwafel :) (Original) Bellissima esperienza con dimostratrice anche in italiano, ti spiega come fanno il formaggio come si conserva etc.. dopo la dimostrazione si va allo store, dove ti fanno provare tutti i tipi di formaggi e anche i stroopwafel :)

  • 5/5 Oliver F. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful shop with plenty of cheeses for sale. The museum was a lovely addition too

  • 5/5 Wessel B. 3 years ago on Google
    The widest variety of cheeses you will ever find and super delicious too. We made our way around the tasting benches a few times and even brought some smoked cheese back to South Africa with us. This place is amazing. All the different cheeses are so tasteful and unique. This is any cheese lover's dream come true!

  • 5/5 Keto J. 1 year ago on Google
    Heaven for Cheese lovers!!! They offer a bite for most of cheese they sell. Tastes really good! I bought smoke and truffle one for me.

  • 5/5 midhun d. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place to explore and taste the cheese the place is busy at the peak time

  • 5/5 Martin C. 1 year ago on Google
    What a place for cheese lover, with more than 50 different flavour for your selection. Some of these are really unique like lavender, coconut etc. must visit shop if you come here for windmill.

  • 4/5 Hey Demi Ann (Demi A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great shop a small bit expensive compared to the other supermarkets but completely worth looking threw and trying all the different but extremely delicious cheeses! So amazing really worth coming here !!

  • 5/5 Vincent L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing variety of cheese free to sample!!! Some crazy combinations too like pesto cheese 😮

  • 4/5 Jerome A. 1 year ago on Google
    A calm place for cooling off and learning about Dutch culture and history proactively. There is a cheese tasting session where you can try varieties of cheese ranging from cow cheese to goat cheese, pesto flavored cheese to lavender flavored cheese. You will get to learn some basics of cheese making process. Just outside the shop, you will find some beautiful "well groomed" goats 🐐. There are other shops in the enclave showcasing Dutch clogs, weaving etc. A good place to bring family and friends.

  • 5/5 Jeff D. 1 year ago on Google
    You are welcomed by workers dressed as original dutch people. You can experience cheese tasting with over 20 kinds of cheese. You also get to see the traditional cheese processing and producing.

  • 4/5 Dru L. 11 months ago on Google
    At first my dumb brain thought it’s actual people milking actual cow but soon realized it’s mannequin. It’s a pretty neat small exhibit that shows you the cheese making process from beginning to the end. The sales floor people are eager to have you taste all the cheese they have to offer. Definitely a must visit for the cheese lovers

  • 5/5 Hamad A. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place, great place for families, lovely and friendly stuff. If you are a cheese lover this is a highly recommended and a must spot to visit. 1- Affordable prices 2- Cosy. 3- You can try different kinds of cheese before buying it.

  • 5/5 Ardella J. 1 year ago on Google
    From the moment I stepped into the Cheese Museum in Zaanse Schans, I was hit with the delicious scent of cheese. As a cheese lover, I was excited to learn about the history and production of cheese in this charming museum. The Cheese Museum is a small but informative museum that takes visitors through the process of cheese making, from the milking of cows to the aging of cheese. The exhibits are well-designed and interactive, with videos, photos, and even a few cheesy puns to keep visitors engaged. One of the highlights of the museum is the opportunity to taste different types of Dutch cheese. The samples were delicious and I found myself wanting more. The staff members were friendly and knowledgeable, answering any questions I had about the cheese making process. Aside from the exhibits, the museum also has a shop where visitors can purchase a variety of Dutch cheeses to take home. I ended up buying a few different types of cheese and they did not disappoint.

  • 5/5 Andrei P. 1 year ago on Google
    The Netherlands is renowned for its rich cheese-making tradition, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Dutch cheeses are known for their distinctive flavors and textures, and the country produces many different varieties of cheese. If you do not manage to visit towns as Alkmaar for cheese festival or Gouda, this farm is your best bet for delicious, flavored, diverse Dutch cheese. You can walk around and taste a diverse range of cheese, all so delicious!

  • 3/5 Subendra T. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth a stop while roaming around Zaanse Schans. Lots of samples of yummy cheese. There is also a demonstration but only for groups. Quite a huge place. Friendly staff. I tried so many types of cheese. Didn't plan to buy anything but ended up getting the mature sheep & truffle cheeses. Prices are a bit on the high side.

  • 5/5 Rahul P. 4 years ago on Google
    This farm has great cheese with lots of variety! They also sell waffles, dips and animal skins

  • 5/5 max de h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) Geweldig

  • 4/5 na e. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's free to watch and you can see the cheese making process in a few rooms. At the end, there is a big cheese shop, but you can buy the cheese that you sell there. (Original) 관람 무료고 간단하게 몇개의 방에서 치즈 제조과정을 볼수있다 마지막엔 큰 치즈가게가 있는데 거기서 파는 치즈 사가세요 가격도 괜찮고 완전 예쁨 ㅠㅠ

  • 5/5 Marcel S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many types of cheese. And the cheeses we tasted were very tasty too! (Original) Veel soorten kaas. En de kazen die we geproefd hebben waren ook erg lekker!

  • 4/5 tuananh n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cheese shop in the middle of the romantic village. Selling hundreds of types of cheese with unique flavors. Staff were very friendly and enthusiastic. (Original) Cửa hàng cheese tại giữa ngôi làng thơ mộng. Bán hàng trăm loại cheese với hương vị độc đáo. Nhân viên rất thân thiện và nhiệt tình.

  • 5/5 Bảo Long Vũ D. 3 years ago on Google
    I love creamy ice cream. Definitely the best for me 🍦

  • 3/5 Alban C. 3 years ago on Google
    A large cheese shop, however there is rather little on the production of cheese, just one room with a looped video.

  • 4/5 Cor M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cheese shop, many varieties, but high kilograms price. (Original) Mooie kaaswinkel, veel soorten, wel hoge kg prijs.

  • 5/5 Kori P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Anyway, various cheeses are lined up in a row. If you ask the capacity, we will try tasting one after another, but the shop is crowded, so it is not like you can choose products slowly. However! I think it's irresistible for cheese lovers. I bought many kinds of cheese and went home! (Original) とにかく色々なチーズが所狭しと並んでいます。 定員の方にお願いすると次々に試食をさせてくれますが、店内が混んでいるので、ゆっくりと商品を選べるという感じではありません。 しかし!チーズ好きにはたまらないと思います。 我が家も沢山の種類のチーズを買って帰りました!

  • 5/5 Yo y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They have a good service, you can taste the varieties of cheese and the entrance is free. Then you can buy the cheese of your choice right there. (Original) Tienen una buena atención, puedes degustar las variedades de queso y la entrada es gratuita. Después puedes comprar ahí mismo el queso a tu elección.

  • 5/5 Sabina B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lots of choices of cheeses also tasting them is allowed friendly people (Original) Veel keuzes aan kazen ook het proeven daarvan is toegestaan vriendelijke mensen

  • 5/5 Retta S. 4 years ago on Google
    A fine cheese farm and shop in Zaanse Schans, Netherlands. Cheese lovers would be very excited when being here. It provides wide variety of cheese, from goat, sheep, and cow. also various flavour as companion to eat the cheese.

  • 5/5 Tamara V. 5 years ago on Google
    Very educative presentation about cheese making and the cheese here is amazing! There are samples for all of them so you can try, and each cheese is unique and has a wonderful flavor. There wasn't a single flavor I didn't like. We took few kilos of suvenires with us and cheese appeared to look suspicios on the security screen but at the end we brought it home so we'll enjoy it for a next few weeks. :)

  • 5/5 Claudia S. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place I tried many cheese, and some chocolate and I will return for my 👞

  • 5/5 Katherine R. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved learning first hand here! the cheese making process is fascinating and it doesn't hurt that it tastes DELISH, is reasonably priced and the people and staff are so friendly and welcoming!

  • 5/5 barbara b. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice tourist attraction. You can see how the cheese is made,taste some of the cheese and buy some as well. Staff is very friendly.

  • 5/5 Fahad K. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place, varieties of cheese, sweets and honey A good experience for us Recommended

  • 5/5 Nevin J. 5 years ago on Google
    Mesmerising place having smell of cheese and chocolate It's really wonderful to see inside a windmill and to see how they hav created it

  • 5/5 Reo 1. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, but I do not like cheese😁

  • 4/5 Jan V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Also fun for children. (Original) Ook leuk voor kinderen.

  • 4/5 Dhruv B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place with variety of cheese that you can taste for free before buying.

  • 4/5 Sittie Hayrezaman D. 3 years ago on Google
    I love how the culture and history is preserved here. I’m not a cheese person but I’m cheesy! 😆😆😆 The windmills are so relaxing. They also have the chocoa factory, we tried it and it tastes really good and sweet. It’s a village with different attractions. You will enjoy this place and take a lot of pictures! 😁😁

  • 4/5 Marcel D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place for a trip. There are mills where you can look and find out how it works or how it makes chocolate, there is also a museum. You can buy cheese. The industrial zone just spoils the landscape there a bit. Parking on site. Otherwise we were very satisfied. (Original) Pěkné místo pro výlet.Jsou tu mlýny kam se můžete podívat a zjistit jak funguje nebo jak vyrábí čokoládu,je tu i muzeum.Můžete si koupit sýry. Jen tam trochu hyzdí krajinu průmyslová zóna. Parkoviště přímo v místě.Jinak jsme byly moc spokojený.

  • 5/5 قاسم �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The cheese factory is beautiful and explains how to manufacture cheese There is a shop selling various types of cheese (Original) مصنع الاجبان جميل ويشرح طريقة تصنيع الاجبان وهناك متجر لبيع مختلف أنواع الاجبان

  • 5/5 Jorge T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty cheese (Original) Lekkere kaas

  • 5/5 Wolter S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many nice and surprising cheeses (Original) Veel leuke en verrassende kazen

  • 5/5 Máté M. 4 years ago on Google
    Super nice staff and great cheeses!

  • 5/5 Byron H. 4 years ago on Google
    Plenty of choices

  • 5/5 Олег �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In addition to the exhibition and sale of cheeses, there is a tasting of all cheeses. (Original) Окрім експозиції і продажу сирів є дегустація всіх сирів.

  • 5/5 prateek s. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb place

  • 5/5 Omar Al B. 4 years ago on Google
    I looooved it

  • 5/5 Estela Torres C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious cheeses, don't leave without trying the jalapeño smoked cheese (Original) Quesos deliciosos, no te vayas sin probar el queso ahumado con jalapeño

  • 3/5 Pat L. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s a nice cute little cheese shop, but it’s so dolled up to hide the fact it’s just a commercial cheese store selling over priced stuff to tourists. We found similar cheeses in Amsterdam for less. But…it is a cute shop in the mode of Disney… if you like that kind of thing.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent cheese in wide variety though prices are on the higher side


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Same-day delivery

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