Giethoorn Information | Boatrental, Tours & Tickets — Attraction in Steenwijkerland

Giethoorn is a very popular place. Amongst national and international tourists.

And of course it does feel very touristy. But: It's so incredibly charming to walk along these canals. Every step is worth taking a break, taking a pic and taking in the charming scenery. It's just so amazingly beautiful.

If you parked in the centre near the PLUS grocery store, then the best way to get here is to walk along the Dominee T.O. Hylkemaweg - a nice and quiet canal leading to the heart of Giethoorn Village. Lots of restaurants and shops along the canal and even more options to rent a boat.

The whole of Giethoorn is very easy to walk and to get around. Most sights are at the main canal. It's all suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. But it's partly unpaved and some short bridges are a bit steep. Some extra help might be required.

Even though full with visitors it really didn't matter. There are enough spots to enjoy the views of the unbelievably green village. It's just a feast for your eyes. Countless shops and restaurants/cafés line up along the canal. But we brought a picknick, which was nice: Sit down on a bench at the canal and watch the world go by. Also good for your budget.

If you rent a boat you also could explore more of the hidden side canals. But be aware: there's lots of traffic on the canal and not all visitors are trained in steering a boat, which was obviours. Traffic jams ahead...

We really couldn't get enough of walking up and down the canals. Lovely buildings, cute bridges and just countless photo ops.

For me - touristy or not - really a must-do when in The Netherlands. Absolutely loved every...

We were parked in the RV area and this company appeared on Google Maps for boat rentals. We did so due to proximity, but it turns out that only once you pay do they tell you that the boat you rented is 40 minutes away from your location. And to pick it up, you have to go past a thousand closer boat rental companies. In the end, the boat they gave us didn't have a battery, so we didn't ask to complete the trip, and no one took responsibility for anything. A disaster....

Giethoorn is beautiful and magical, like a fairytale village straight out of Disneyland. The highlight of our trip was, without hesitation, the boat ride. We went through the spectacular canals all the way to the tiny island in the middle of the lake next to the village. Riding the electric boats was a bit tricky, and we ended up having lots of clashes with other commuters, that was funny and added another charm and color to our trip. Truly a...