Kragge whisper boat
An electric whisper boat for 1 to 4 people, which you steer with the motor.
De Landije
terrace, lunch and boat rental
De Landije on the Molenweg is in a quiet, rural corner of old Giethoorn. You are welcome for coffee with cake, a lunch or drinks on the terrace in the garden, and you rent a whisper boat or sloop (electric boat) to explore Giethoorn by water yourself.
Boating, eating and drinking on the Molenweg
De Landije is a restaurant in a rural setting, with a terrace and a boat rental on the water. You sit in the garden under the pear tree and next to the big gunnera, or inside the country-style restaurant. Host Ico and hostess Miranda welcome you. From De Landije you sail in a whisper boat or sloop through a quiet part of the village, where canals, nature and shallow lakes merge.
- Coffee and tea with fresh cake
- Lunch and drinks with snacks
- Whisper boat and sloops for 1 to 8 people, bookable online
- Food and drink to take on board
- Parties, weddings, staff outings and family days
- Packages and outings for groups
- Little Giethoorn cellar with a small home cinema for the youngest guests
At De Landije you can rent a whisper boat or sloop, have lunch, have drinks on the terrace and hold a party or outing with a group.
You book a boat online on the De Landije booking page. For the restaurant and the packages, call De Landije.
Boat rental
Rent a whisper boat or sloop
From De Landije you sail through a lesser-known corner of old Giethoorn. The lakes nearby are shallow and rich in fish. Along the way you can picnic on the water, moor at a terrace or step ashore to visit a small museum. You choose whether you sail in the morning, afternoon or evening.
The De Landije booking page lists a whisper boat and four sloops. You steer the whisper boat with the motor, and the sloops have a steering wheel and cushions.
Duo Luxe sloop
A sloop for 1 to 2 people, with a steering wheel and cushions.
Kragge Luxe sloop
A sloop for 1 to 4 people, with wheel steering and cushions.
Wiede Luxe sloop
A sloop for 1 to 8 people, with wheel steering and cushions. Suitable for a family or a group of friends.
Wiede DeLuxe sloop
The DeLuxe version of the large sloop, also for 1 to 8 people, with wheel steering and cushions.
On board
Food and drink on board
With a boat you can order food and drink for the trip. You can also start with a welcome with coffee and cake on the terrace.
- Food and drink to take with you on the boat
- Welcome with coffee and cake on the terrace
- Games and puzzles on board, also for groups
Restaurant and terrace
Coffee, lunch and drinks
In the restaurant and on the terrace you are welcome for coffee or tea with cake, a lunch or a drink with a snack. If you have a dietary requirement or allergy, let the staff know.
- Coffee and tea with cake
- Lunch, also with vegetarian and vegan options
- Drinks with snacks
- Terrace in the garden and inside the restaurant
Groups and parties
Packages for parties and outings
From a wedding to a staff party or family day: De Landije puts together a package with you that suits your group. De Landije particularly recommends combining a trip on the water with the terrace. If you have an idea of your own, they will turn it into a tailor-made package. De Landije is set up for companies, larger families and clubs who spend a whole day or part of a day in Giethoorn. In the little Giethoorn cellar there is a small home cinema for the youngest guests.
- A walk or trip through a corner of old Giethoorn
- A party with drinks and snacks
- Buffets for groups of 20 people or more
- A guided quiz or game
- A tailor-made package
Practical information
- AddressMolenweg 2a, 8355 AT Giethoorn
- Booking a boatonline via the De Landije booking page
- Restaurant and groupsby phone on 06 27 30 79 34 or 06 51 93 62 87
- Boatswhisper boat for 1 to 4 people, sloops for 1 to 8 people
- Dietary requirementstell the staff about an allergy or dietary requirement
- Cancellingsubject to the terms of the rental company
Frequently asked questions about De Landije
Which boats can you rent at De Landije?
The De Landije booking page lists the Kragge whisper boat for 1 to 4 people and four sloops: the Duo Luxe sloop (1 to 2 people), the Kragge Luxe sloop (1 to 4 people) and the Wiede Luxe and Wiede DeLuxe sloops (each 1 to 8 people). The sloops have a steering wheel and cushions, and you steer the whisper boat with the motor.
How do you book a boat at De Landije?
You book a boat online on the De Landije booking page at delandije.giethoorn.com. There you choose a date and see which boats are free. Cancelling is subject to the terms of the rental company.
Can you also eat and drink at De Landije?
Yes. In the restaurant and on the terrace in the garden you are welcome for coffee or tea with cake, a lunch or drinks with snacks. If you have a dietary requirement, let the staff know.
Can you take food on the boat?
Yes. You can order food and drink to take on board. With a boat you can also book a welcome with coffee and cake on the terrace.
Does De Landije organise parties and group outings?
Yes, from a wedding to a staff party or family day. For groups there are buffets and other options, from 20 people. De Landije puts together a tailor-made package.
Is there anything for children to do?
In the little Giethoorn cellar at De Landije there is a small home cinema for the youngest guests.
What if you have an allergy or dietary requirement?
Let the staff know. De Landije will then look with you at what is possible. There are also vegetarian and vegan options.