What is there to do in Giethoorn? Overview

Which services and packages can you book in Giethoorn?

Through us you can arrange almost everything for your visit: whisper boats, sloops (electric boats), canoes, boat tours and complete packages for families, couples and groups. You choose from hotels, B&Bs, holiday parks and apartments by the water or in nature. We also have guided tours, VIP tours, interactive games, workshops and combinations with food and drink, such as a boat trip with lunch or dinner. You put together your own day or weekend, or choose a ready-made package. View all tourist services and packages

When does a visit to Giethoorn suit you?

Giethoorn attracts all kinds of visitors: families look for a compact, low-traffic village with room to play and sail, while couples come for peace, nature and dining by the canal. Groups and companies often combine activities such as e-choppers, archery or an escape room with a boat tour and a group dinner. Nature lovers use Giethoorn as a starting point for Weerribben-Wieden, with cycle routes and walking paths. Our blogs and inspiration pages contain examples of days out, romantic weekends and family weekends. Read how others experience Giethoorn

What are the main activities in and around Giethoorn?

Sailing is the activity Giethoorn is known for: yourself in a whisper boat or sloop, or along on a boat tour or private VIP tour. You can also walk along the Binnenpad and Noorderpad, visit museums such as ’t Olde Maat Uus and De Oude Aarde, cycle along lakes and reed beds, or play with the children and visit the children’s friend Gido de Geit (Gido the Goat). By the water there are terraces and restaurants, from a light lunch to a full dinner. On land there are e-choppers, kick bikes, mini golf and workshops. View all attractions and activities

Two visitors on e-choppers on a road through the polder near Giethoorn — There is plenty to do on land too, such as a ride on an e-chopper.

How do you plan a day trip to Giethoorn step by step?

First choose what you mainly want to do: sailing, lots of walking and cycling, or a mix with museums and restaurants. Then plan your route: start with a boat tour, for example, then walk through the village centre and finish with a bike ride through Weerribben-Wieden. In the step-by-step guide you also read how to combine activities, such as a boat trip with lunch or an afternoon game with dinner. Read the complete step-by-step guide for your day trip

Where do you find all the information for your visit to Giethoorn?

Giethoorn.com has everything in one place: pages on boating, eating & drinking, accommodation, activities on land and practical information such as parking, seasons and crowds. Through our events calendar you can see which events are on in Giethoorn and nearby places such as Meppel and Steenwijk. If you want personal advice or a tailor-made package, get in touch via the contact page. Find all the information and ways to get in touch

How do you book your visit to Giethoorn in practice?

You book online. Through our booking environment you reserve a boat or sloop, boat tour, package, bikes or e-choppers on the date and time that suit you. For overnight stays you can choose from various accommodation in and around the village. In high season and at weekends, book in good time, for boats and for restaurants. After your booking you receive a confirmation and can prepare further with our routes and packing tips for the Venice of the North. Get started with your reservations

In Giethoorn you can come all year round for water, nature and culture. Whether you stay a few hours or several days, you put your visit together through us.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to experience in Giethoorn?

You can sail in a whisper boat, go along on a boat tour, walk along the Binnenpad and Noorderpad, or visit museums such as De Oude Aarde and ’t Olde Maat Uus. You can also cycle through Weerribben-Wieden National Park, eat by the water, do something with the children or visit little shops and terraces. On Giethoorn.com you find and book these activities directly, without intermediaries, and put together your own day programme.

Can you do anything in Giethoorn without a boat?

Yes. You can walk along the historic canals, for example over the Binnenpad and Noorderpad, and visit museums such as museum ’t Olde Maat Uus and the gemstone museum De Oude Aarde. You can also explore Weerribben-Wieden National Park by e-chopper or bike, go shopping or sit on a terrace by the water. On Giethoorn.com you combine these land activities into a day out or a weekend away.

What is a handy day programme for a first visit?

Start early with a boat trip or boat tour, then walk along the Binnenpad and have lunch by the water. In the afternoon you visit museum ’t Olde Maat Uus and finish with a bike ride through Weerribben-Wieden National Park. If you want to avoid the crowds, plan your activities before 10:00 or after 16:00. The village is then at its quietest.

When is it quiet for activities in Giethoorn?

On weekdays, and before 10:00 in the morning or after 16:00 in the afternoon. You then have the canals, the historic wooden bridges and the nature of Weerribben-Wieden National Park more to yourself. Through Giethoorn.com you reserve a time slot in advance for boats, sloops and boat tours, so that you do not have to wait long in high season.

Do I need to book a whisper boat in advance in Giethoorn?

At weekends and in high season, yes, because boats and popular packages go quickly. You reserve a whisper boat, sloop or boat tour in advance in the online booking environment of Giethoorn.com. After your reservation you receive a confirmation and sailing routes straight away. On Giethoorn.com you also arrange an overnight stay or a dinner by the canal, without intermediaries.

What is there to do in Giethoorn?