A very special mill on the Zaanse Schans: The Young Sheep is a six-sided, overhanging sawmill. This shape was unique among the more than 350 sawmills in the Zaan region.
The mill was built in 1680 in the Westzijderveld in Zaandam and operated there until its demolition in 1942. In 2007 the rebuilding, using 17th century building methods as much as possible, was completed at the new location at the Zaanse Schans. Since then, Het Jonge Schaap has been in use again as a sawmill. The sale of wood is the main source of income for the mill.
When the wind permits, the sawmill is hard at work. Take a look during the working day of the miller and experience what a sawmill is like. Also watch the film about the rebuilding of the mill. Everyone is welcome: Het Jonge Schaap is also accessible to the disabled.
The Zaanse Schans is 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam.
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