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Practical information
what you need to know for your visit
Giethoorn has no train station of its own and the village centre is largely car-free. The nearest station is Steenwijk, from where you can easily reach the village by bus line 70 (all year round) or 270 (April to October). On this page you will find everything about parking, public transport, shared bikes and more.
Getting there at a glance
Giethoorn is easy to reach without a car, as long as you plan which bus to take.
- No train station in the village itself
- Nearest station: Steenwijk (± 8 km)
- Bus line 70 (all year) and 270 Giethoorn Express (April to October)
- Shared bikes available from several hubs in the region
How to get to Giethoorn
Giethoorn is a village without through roads in the centre, and also without a train station of its own. The nearest NS station is Steenwijk, followed by Meppel. From Steenwijk (± 8 km) and Meppel (± 9.5 km) the bus continues to the village.
Bus line 70 runs all year round between Steenwijk and Giethoorn. From April to October bus line 270, the Giethoorn Express, also runs, so that in those months there is a bus to the village about twice an hour, including on public holidays. Get off at the stop Hylkemaweg-Giethoorn Centrum or Hollands Venetië: from there you walk into the village centre in a few minutes.
All practical information at a glance
See all the topics for your visit to Giethoorn, from parking to shared bikes.
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HistoryHistory of Giethoorn
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Walking in Giethoorn
Around Giethoorn there is a walking network of 550 kilometres of waymarked routes.
Popular routes are Rondje Giethoorn (3.5 km) for a short walk, and Rondom ’t Wiede (13.5 km), Rondje Giethoorn & Dwarsgracht (19.2 km) and Giethoorn Compleet (26.3 km) for those who want to walk all day. All the routes are on routes.giethoorn.com.
Cycling in Giethoorn
The same route network is also suitable for cycling, with routes that go further into the surrounding area.
Popular routes are Route Rondje Giethoorn (19.2 km) and Giethoorn Compleet (26.3 km), and the longer rides Giethoorn Woldberg (44.1 km) and Giethoorn Waterdorpen (45.1 km). All the routes are on routes.giethoorn.com.
Good to know
A few extra practical points for during your visit:
Shared bike Giethoorn
Through DeelfietsNederland you can easily rent an e-bike, with pick-up points in Steenwijk, Blokzijl, Oldemarkt and Giethoorn itself, among other places. You pay per quarter of an hour via the app.
Boating in the canal
On official public holidays and in July and August between 11:00 and 17:00, boats wider than 1.80 metres may not sail through the village canal between the Volkensvaart and the Molenvaart. Passing boaters can moor at the harbour De Zuiderkluft.
Lost or found?
Have you lost something or found something in Giethoorn? Report it via the national platform VerlorenofGevonden.nl.
Practical information
- Information pointNering 10, Giethoorn, tel. +31 521 360 099
- Parkingat various locations, booking in advance is not possible
- Journey planneruse 9292 for up-to-date travel advice
- Accessibilitythe village centre is largely car-free
Frequently asked questions about practical information
Is there a train station in Giethoorn?
No, Giethoorn does not have its own train station. The nearest station is Steenwijk (about 8 km), followed by Meppel (about 9.5 km). From both stations you continue to the village by bus.
How do I get to Giethoorn by public transport?
Bus line 70 runs all year round between Steenwijk station and Giethoorn. From April to October bus line 270, the Giethoorn Express, also runs, so that in that period there is a bus to the village about twice an hour, including on public holidays. Get off at the stop Hylkemaweg-Giethoorn Centrum or Hollands Venetië.
Where can I park in Giethoorn?
You can park at various locations in and around Giethoorn. It is not possible to reserve a general parking space in advance.
Are shared bikes available in Giethoorn?
Yes, through DeelfietsNederland you can rent an e-bike at pick-up points in Steenwijk, Blokzijl, Oldemarkt and Giethoorn itself, among other places. You pay per quarter of an hour via the app.
Can I sail through the village canal in any boat?
On official public holidays and in July and August between 11:00 and 17:00, boats wider than 1.80 metres may not sail through the village canal between the Volkensvaart (post 5) and the Molenvaart (post 1).
Where do I report something lost or found in Giethoorn?
Lost or found items in Giethoorn can be reported via the national platform VerlorenofGevonden.nl.