Weekend Guide · Netherlands
Weekend in Giethoorn
Giethoorn — the 'Venice of the Netherlands', a car-free village of thatched-roof farmhouses connected by canals, footbridges, and quiet waterways..
2 days recommended Giethoorn, Netherlands Est. $750 for 2 days
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Giethoorn
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
Local Tips
- 1The Netherlands, and Amsterdam especially, is one of Western Europe's pricier destinations.
- 2Amsterdam and the Netherlands rank among the safest destinations in Europe, with violent crime well below most major cities.