🚲 Slow walking in the fairytale canal｜Yiethoorn bicycle + boat tour diary

This trip started from Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. We chose to rent a car and drive all the way to the dream fairytale village - Giethoorn. The journey took about 1.5 to 2 hours. The highway was smooth and easy to drive. The scenery along the way gradually changed from the city to farmland and forest. The closer you get to Giethoorn, the more it feels like entering another world. 📌 Tips: • The traffic rules in the Netherlands are clear, the road conditions are good, and self-driving is friendly • Vehicles are prohibited from entering the village. You need to park in the outer parking lot and walk or rent a bicycle to enter ⸻ 🏡 Hotel Recommendation｜D’Olde Smidse Hotel-Restaurant This time we stayed in [D’Olde Smidse], a red brick hotel hidden at the entrance of Giethoorn. Not far from the parking lot, the hotel itself provides bicycle rentals and family-style meals. The rooms are simple but warm, making it a perfect base for exploring the town. ⸻ 🚴♀️ Bicycle Tour: Traveling between Bridges, Water and Gardens Starting from the hotel and riding a bicycle, the beauty of Giethoorn Village immediately unfolds. There is no car noise here, only rivers, small bridges and greenery. Every time you pass a bridge and turn a corner, you will see the picturesque thatched houses and garden reflections in front of you, which are so beautiful that people can't help but stop and take a deep breath. ⸻ 🛶 Take a boat tour on the lake: See the tranquility of Giethoorn Village from the water In addition to cycling, we also took a silent electric boat to travel through the entire village through the canal. Passing under the bridge and watching the houses reflected in the water, it turns out that "quietness" can be seen. This time has become the most unforgettable scene of the entire free trip. ⸻ 🌸 This journey is not just a trip, but a walk into a rhythm of life Giethoorn Village is a small town that will automatically make people quiet. The pace slows down and the heart is quiet. There is no need to arrange an itinerary here, because every step will walk into the scenery. ⸻ ✨ #Travel Notes Ending Sentence Driving from Amsterdam, I arrived at [D’Olde Smidse] and started cycling, boating, and walking. This is the most ideal day in Europe in my mind - free, quiet, and as real as a dream. ⸻ ✍️ Recommended Hashtags (selected according to needs) #Giethoorn #Giethoorn #Holland Free Travel #Depart from Amsterdam #Self-driving Travel #European Fairy Tale #Bicycle Travel #Lake Cruise #Hotel Recommendation #Travel Inspiration #Slow Travel #Free Travel Diary