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The fair takes place in the city centre of Zaandam.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Zaandam railway station (distance 1.3 km)

- by bus - bus stop Gedempte Gracht (lines 64, 69, 111, 394, N19, N94)

By car:

- Venue: De Burcht

Parking

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