On foot
The best way to explore the historic city centre is by foot. Museums, monumental buildings, windmills, restaurants and shops are all well within walking distance of each other.The OntdekSchiedam.nu website (http://www.ontdekschiedam...) offers a good city map and directory.
By public transport
Although the historic city centre of Schiedam can be easily explored on foot, there is a good public transport service if you want to discover surrounding neighborhoods or maybe your feet are a bit tired from the sightseeing.All metro and tram lines, and most of the bus lines are operated by RET.You need a OV-chipkaart to travel. The Strippenkaart is no longer valid.
By bike
Like any city in The Netherlands, Schiedam is a very bicycle-friendly. Getting around by bike is probably the fastest way of travel within the city. There are separate bike lanes on most major streets. Avoid getting your tire in the tram rails. Always cross tram rails at an angle. Always lock your bike securely when leaving it, preferably chained to a fixed object.
There is a free, guarded bicycle parking near Koemarkt.
Schiedam Centrum station has a guarded bicycle parking and also offers bicycle rental services.