Playing mini golf in Giethoorn

Mini golf in Giethoorn
play a round on the 18-hole course

Mini golf in Giethoorn is a fun activity for families, friends and groups. On the 18-hole mini golf course you try to complete all the lanes in as few strokes as possible.

Playing mini golf in Giethoorn

In Giethoorn you can play a competition round on an 18-hole mini golf course at one location. Every lane has its own obstacles and calls for a different approach.

The principle is simple: try to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible.

Along the way you come across different challenges. You might have to get the ball through a loop or a maze, for example, and on other lanes try to judge exactly the right direction and speed.

  • 18 holeseach with its own obstacles
  • About 1 hourfor a competition round
  • No experienceeveryone plays at their own level
  • Young and oldsuitable for different ages

How does mini golf work?

In mini golf you play several short lanes one after another and count how many strokes you need to get the ball into each hole.

  1. You start at the first lane and then work your way through the whole course.
  2. You note the number of strokes per hole. At the end all the scores are added up.
  3. The player who completes the course in the fewest strokes wins the competition.

That means you can play mini golf in a very relaxed way, but also turn it into a real competition between you.

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18-hole mini golf course in Giethoorn

The mini golf course in Giethoorn has 18 different holes. Every lane gives you a new challenge.

One hole mainly calls for accurate aiming, while on another lane you have to judge exactly the right speed. Along the way you come across various obstacles.

Try to hit the ball through a loop, for example, get past the maze, or make a hole in one straight away.

About 1 hour

How long does mini golf in Giethoorn take?

For a round of mini golf you can allow about an hour. The exact playing time can of course depend on the number of participants and how fast you go through the different holes.

With a small party you can sometimes play faster. If you are with a larger group, you will usually need a bit more time because participants have to wait for each other.

Do you want to combine mini golf with other activities? Then leave enough room between the different parts of your day programme.

Families

Mini golf with children in Giethoorn

Mini golf is an accessible activity to do with children during a day in Giethoorn. You do not need any experience and everyone can join in at their own level.

Children can try to beat their parents, grandparents or other relatives. Because each hole is short, the game stays varied.

You can combine mini golf with boating, walking or something to eat, for example. That gives you different activities during a family day without doing the same thing all day.

Family & friends

Mini golf for families and friends

For a family or friends outing, mini golf is especially fun because everyone can play against each other. You do not have to be particularly sporty and the game is quick to understand.

Make small groups beforehand, for example, and compare the scores afterwards, or all play individually and see who ends up needing the fewest strokes. The competitive element quickly turns an ordinary round of mini golf into a friendly contest.

Groups

Mini golf for groups in Giethoorn

Mini golf can also be part of a group outing in Giethoorn. Think of a family day, an outing with friends, a club or a company outing. With a larger group you can divide the participants into several small groups and compare the scores at the end.

Mini golf is also easy to combine with other parts of a group programme. That lets you put together an active day without every activity having to be physically demanding.

Colleagues

Mini golf as a company outing

Mini golf is an accessible activity for colleagues, in which a little competition arises naturally. Divide colleagues into different teams, for example, or let everyone play individually.

Because mini golf needs little preparation, it is easy to schedule between other parts of a company outing. Start with coffee, for example, then play mini golf and go boating or have lunch. For a fuller programme you can add an interactive game, an e-chopper tour or another group activity later in the day.

Combining mini golf with boating

Mini golf and boating combine well during a day in Giethoorn. That lets you alternate an activity on land with seeing Giethoorn from the water.

You can of course also go boating first and play mini golf afterwards. That makes mini golf easy to fit into a day programme of a few hours or a full day.

You could play a round of mini golf first and then hire a boat, for example. For boating you can choose from, among others:

  • whisper boat
  • sloop (electric boat)
  • punter (traditional wooden boat)
  • canal cruise
  • private boat with a skipper

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Combining mini golf with other activities

Besides boating, you can combine mini golf with various other activities in Giethoorn. Think of cycling, e-choppers, kick bikes, archery or an interactive game. For families you can combine mini golf with a walk through Giethoorn or a museum visit.

With a group you can plan several activities one after another and turn it into a competition between you. Who wins at mini golf, for example, and which team scores highest later in an interactive game?

Combining mini golf with eating and drinking

A round of mini golf is easy to combine with coffee, lunch, drinks or dinner. You could play mini golf first, for example, and then have something to eat together.

Or schedule the activity between two other parts of your day programme. For a group outing, eating and drinking can also be part of a complete package, so that the parts fit together.

Is mini golf the same as midget golf?

Mini golf and midget golf are often used in the Netherlands for the same type of activity. In both you play a course of several short lanes and try to finish each hole in as few strokes as possible.

That is why visitors search for both mini golf in Giethoorn and midget golf in Giethoorn. In Giethoorn you play a competition round on a course of 18 holes with various obstacles.

When is mini golf a fun activity?

Mini golf fits a day programme especially well when you are looking for an activity that does not take too long and suits different ages.

You can use it as the main activity of a short visit, but mini golf really comes into its own in combination with other activities. Think of, for example:

  • Boating + mini golfSee Giethoorn from the water first and then take on the mini golf course together.
  • Mini golf + lunchStart actively and then go and eat together.
  • Mini golf + interactive gameTurn your day into a competition with different games.
  • Mini golf + e-chopper or bikeCombine a short game activity with a longer tour of the surrounding area.

Book mini golf in Giethoorn

Would you like to play mini golf in Giethoorn during your visit? Then book a competition round on the 18-hole mini golf course. Play with your family, friends or colleagues and try to get past all the obstacles in as few strokes as possible.

Combine mini golf with boating, cycling, an interactive game or a meal and put together your own day programme in Giethoorn.

Mini golf in Giethoorn

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Frequently asked questions about mini golf in Giethoorn

Can you play mini golf in Giethoorn?

Yes. In Giethoorn you can play a competition round on an 18-hole mini golf course at one location.

How many holes does the mini golf course have?

The mini golf course has 18 holes. Each hole has its own lane and its own challenge.

How long does mini golf take?

For a competition round you can allow about an hour. The actual playing time also depends on the size of your group and the pace of play.

Is mini golf suitable for children?

Yes. Mini golf is an accessible activity that can also be played with children. That makes it easy to include in a family day in Giethoorn.

Is mini golf suitable for groups?

Yes. Families, groups of friends, clubs and companies can play mini golf as a group activity. With larger parties you can divide the participants into several small groups.

Can you combine mini golf with boating?

Yes. Mini golf is easy to combine with a whisper boat, a sloop (electric boat), a canal cruise or another boating activity in Giethoorn.

What is the difference between mini golf and midget golf?

The terms mini golf and midget golf are often used for the same type of game. In both, the aim is to complete the course in as few strokes as possible.

Do you need to book mini golf in advance?

Especially if you want to play on a specific day and time or come with a group, booking in advance is wise. That way you know there is room at the time you want.

More activities in Giethoorn

Also see archery, interactive games, cycling and e-choppers.

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