Besides being a tourist attraction, Giethoorn is also a place where people simply live. Giethoorn has some 2600 inhabitants who, just like you, enjoy this corner of the Netherlands. Of course we want to keep it enjoyable for everyone, and that is possible as long as we take each other into account.
To get you into the holiday mood, we have dedicated an article to fun facts and good manners.
Did you know that….
Giethoorn is not a museum village?
The houses and gardens are the private property of residents. They too value their privacy and do not necessarily want to be photographed.
You can picnic in many places?
But preferably not in residents’ gardens or on their garden furniture.
There are plenty of waste bins in Giethoorn?
So do not throw litter on the street, in the canal or in residents’ letterboxes. Not much effort, is it?
Rental boats are not dodgems?
We would rather try those out at the funfair.
Boating is an art in itself?
If we all keep to the right, we avoid a lot of collisions.
A wheeled suitcase is not silent?
Approaching a bridge? Then lift your suitcase in the evening.
You are warmly welcome?
We wish you a pleasant stay in our lovely Giethoorn!
