Which tourist services are there in Giethoorn?
Tourist services in Giethoorn include electric boating with whisper boats and sloops (electric boats), guided boat tours, VIP tours and packages for groups, families or companies. In our booking system you see straight away what is possible: boat rental, boat tours per person, games & specials and fully arranged days out or trips of several days. You can also find hotels, holiday parks and apartments in and around Giethoorn here. So you do not have to search through dozens of providers yourself: you compare and book everything with us.
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Why do so many people choose to visit Giethoorn?
Giethoorn attracts many visitors because the village feels different from other places in the Netherlands. There are no cars in the old centre; you sail or walk past thatched farmhouses, little wooden bridges and narrow canals. Giethoorn also lies in the middle of Weerribben-Wieden National Park, more than 10,000 hectares of low-lying peat marsh with lakes, reed beds and special birds. In our inspiration articles, blogs and frequently asked questions you read why people come back for the peace, the nature, the photogenic spots and the water.
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What do you really need to know about Giethoorn?
Before you plan your visit, it helps to know the basics. In our information articles you read how the village came into being in the 13th century through peat extraction, why you see so much water and so many canals here and where the name Giethoorn comes from. You also read why Giethoorn is called the “Venice of the North”, which sights there are and how the atmosphere differs by season. There is also a short overview of what you can do: boating, walking along the Binnenpad, visiting museums, sitting on a terrace by the water and exploring the nature in the surrounding area.
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How do you plan a visit to Giethoorn smartly?
With good planning you avoid stress and miss less. In our practical guides we help you step by step: do you choose a day out, a weekend or a week, and how do you combine boating, walking, cycling and dining? We show how to plan routes through the village and Weerribben-Wieden National Park, when it is busiest (for example between 11.00 and 16.00) and how to avoid the crowds. You will also find example programmes, tips for packing and reserving and suggestions for families, couples and groups.
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Where do you find reliable information about Giethoorn?
For current information you can turn to us in several ways. Online you find topic pages about boating, activities, eating & drinking, accommodation and practical matters such as parking and crowds. Our Giethoorn Agenda lists the events. On the spot you start at the tourist information point, close to the bus stop and the central car park, for maps and tips.
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How do you easily book activities and overnight stays?
If you know what you want, you can book directly through us. In our booking system you reserve a whisper boat, sloop, boat tour per person, package or land activity such as an e-chopper. For an overnight stay you choose from hotels, B&Bs, holiday parks and apartments in and around Giethoorn. Reserve in good time, especially at weekends and during holidays. After your booking you receive a confirmation with practical information for your trip.
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What suits you? First read the basic information, look at which activities appeal to you and arrange your boat and accommodation in good time. With the in-depth articles you then put together your own day, weekend or holiday on the water.
- See the complete overview of tourist services
- Why do people choose to visit Giethoorn? Context that makes your decision easier
- Read all the basic information about Giethoorn
- How do I plan a visit to Giethoorn? (day trip or weekend)
- Find all reliable sources of information
- Get started with your booking straight away
- Information about nature, museums and heritage in Giethoorn
