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Giethoorn
About
Giethoorn — the 'Venice of the Netherlands', a car-free village of thatched-roof farmhouses connected by canals, footbridges, and quiet waterways.
Must-See Attractions
Whisper Boat Canal Tours
Silent electric boats glide along the village's canals past thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges — the classic way to see Giethoorn.
Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus
A restored farmhouse museum showing traditional life in the village before roads connected it to the rest of the country.
De Wieden Nature Reserve
Wetlands surrounding the village, part of the Weerribben-Wieden National Park, ideal for canoeing and birdwatching.