Visit Giethoorn

Giethoorn - The Venice of the North

Giethoorn is a beautiful village in the province of Overijssel. The village is located in the municipality of Steenwijkerland. Giethoorn is also called the Venice of the North. The village is known for its many canals and bridges. The houses in Giethoorn are built on small islands. The only way to reach the houses is by boat. The village is a popular tourist destination. Many tourists come to Giethoorn to take a boat trip through the canals.

It's surrounded by water and is located in the Weerribben-Wieden National Park. The village is a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful nature.

Is Giethoorn worth visiting?

Giethoorn is a beautiful village in the Netherlands. It is worth visiting if you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing place to spend a day. The village is known for its canals, bridges, and thatched-roof houses. It is a great place to take a boat ride, walk around the village, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Giethoorn is a popular tourist destination, so it can get crowded during the summer months. If you want to avoid the crowds, it is best to visit Giethoorn in the spring or fall.

When is the best time to visit Giethoorn?

The best time to visit Giethoorn is in the spring and summer. The weather is warm and the flowers are in bloom. The best time to visit Giethoorn is in the morning or late afternoon. The village is less crowded during these times.

The boating season in Giethoorn is from April through October; the winter period is often cold and wet, which makes boating less enjoyable. On some days it is certainly possible, but it would also be necessary to make a reservation.

How do you get to Giethoorn?

Giethoorn is located in the province of Overijssel in the Netherlands. The village is about 90 minutes by car from Amsterdam. You can also take a train from Amsterdam to Steenwijk and then take a bus to Giethoorn. The village is car-free, so you will need to park your car outside the village and walk or take a boat to get around.

Are there tulips in Giethoorn?

When you think of Giethoorn, you think of bridges, canals, houses with thatched roofs and masses of tourists. I do not associate tulips with Giethoorn. I myself have been there a number of times with business relations or customers. I often took a number of boxes with tulips to take a picture with them in Giethoorn. Time and time again, the Dutch Venice, as Giethoorn is often called, managed to enchant me and my company. Was that because of the tulips?

How to get to Giethoorn from Amsterdam?

Are you looking to visit Giethoorn with a group? Or would you prefer to sail on your own instead of with the group? Perhaps you’re interested in a Private Tour to Giethoorn? A private tour is certainly possible; we have a variety of boats available for hire. You can join us from Amsterdam to this beautiful village of Giethoorn. Upon arrival, you can choose one of the boats available for hire and sail through the village at your own pace. There are two types of boats available:

• Luxury Sloop for 6 to 8 people, available all day from €179.95
• Small sloop for 2 to 6 people, available all day from €159.95
• You can also rent the sloop for just 1.5 hours for €72.95

Interested in a private tour? We can arrange a private tour for you and your group. We have a variety of boats available for hire. Please contact mike@tuliptoursholland.com or call +31857925355 for arrangements.

Interesting facts about Giethoorn:

Read all about the interesting facts about Giethoorn, the village without roads, and the Venice of the North:

• Bridges: Giethoorn has 179 bridges that span the many waterways in the village. Most houses are only accessible by boat.
• Village without roads: Giethoorn is known as the "Venice of the North" due to its numerous canals and the absence of roads. The village is largely car-free, and the main form of transportation is by boat.
• Thatched-roof houses: Giethoorn has 2,600 inhabitants, many traditional houses in Giethoorn have thatched roofs, contributing to the village’s picturesque appearance.
• Punting: Punting is the traditional way of boating in Giethoorn. A "punter" is a flat-bottom boat that is propelled with a long pole.
• Gardens: Giethoorn boasts beautiful gardens and green banks along the canals, making it an attractive destination for nature lovers.
• Pieterpad: Giethoorn is situated on the walking trail that runs from the north to the south of the Netherlands, attracting thousands of hikers annually to this long-distance walking path.
• Nature reserve De Wieden: The village is located near the nature reserve De Wieden, which is known for its wetlands, marshes, and various gardens.