Windmills, hidden gems, local restaurants, bike routes and real culture — curated by a local who has lived and danced in this city for over 10 years.
GoZaanstad is a community guide built by locals, for locals and visitors. Discover the real Zaanstad beyond the tourist trail — windmills, hidden gems, authentic restaurants, dance events and the best bike routes in the region.
From the iconic Zaanse Schans to the hidden village of Jisp — every part of Zaanstad has its own character.
My name is Riki. I was born in Syria and I came to Zaandam over 10 years ago. This city — this city chose me, and I chose it right back.
I am a professional dancer with years of experience teaching urban dance across the Zaan region. Together with an amazing community, I co-founded Back to the Street — the only professional urban dance event in Zaandam, bringing hundreds of dancers and spectators to the streets every summer.
As an AI professional and developer, I built GoZaanstad entirely on my own — from the database to the windmill animation you see on this page. Every line of code is a love letter to this city.
Zaandam's only professional urban dance event — founded by Riki. Every summer in the heart of the city.
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