1. Take photos of the thatched farmhouses
Houses with thatched roofs are not something you see every day. In Giethoorn they stand on patches of green connected by bridges and seem to float above the water.
On your way through the village, after every bridge you come across another house or farm.
If you want to photograph a house or farm, set off before or after the crowds. In the holidays it can be busy and you sometimes have to wait a moment for a good shot. In the summer holidays it is best to get up early: then you see few people and have the village to yourself.
Post your photos on social media and tag Giethoorn.com.
2. Visit the museums
You hear little about the museums in the village, but there are a few you can visit. Het Olde Maat Uus is a traditional museum in a farmhouse and tells the story of the village. You see what life in the village was like in the 20th century.
Another museum is Museum de Oude Aarde, with gemstones and minerals.
You will find more information about the museums here.
3. Rent an e-chopper
An e-chopper is an electric scooter with fat tyres.
You can rent a chopper in Giethoorn for half a day or a whole day and with these scooters you can explore the small villages near Giethoorn. Think of Sint-Jansklooster, Blokzijl, Kalenberg and Steenwijk. But you can also rent a chopper in De Weerribben and ride through Weerribben-Wieden National Park and call at Giethoorn during the ride. You can rent a chopper in the Weerribben here.
4. Food and drink by the canals
In the village you can eat and drink at one of the restaurants on the canal. Along the canals there are cafés and restaurants with spacious terraces. You can sit quietly there and have something to eat. Restaurant de Grachthof & Restaurant 141 are examples of restaurants along the village canal.
5. Go for a picnic
In Giethoorn you can also picnic. That is an economical way to eat. You can pack a picnic bag yourself or order one from, for example, Restaurant De Rietstulp or Restaurant De Fanfare. You can also go to the supermarket in the village. As well as a picnic, you can order a high tea to take away.
6. Go for a walk
You can have a pleasant walk in the village. For a longer walk there is the Giethoorn walking route of 15.3 km. The starting point is at the Eendrachtsplein, and from there you only need to follow the green route. You can extend the route by 2.1 km by following the red route.
Have fun!
