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[2025 Giethoorn Attraction] Travel Guide for Giethoorn (Updated Feb)

Giethoorn is a village located in Stenweckland, Upper IJssel, the Netherlands. It is known as the "Green Venice of the North". It is famous because Giethoorn uses boats as its main mode of transportation. The town is as described in fairy tales, with blue sky and green grass, trickling streams, and a quiet and peaceful appearance, attracting many tourists. Historical background It is said that a group of coal diggers settled here in the 18th century and dug out many horns from the ground, hence the name "Giethoorn Village". The residents of Giethoorn Village still maintain the traditional conical roofs, all of which are woven from reeds. Most of these reed houses are located beside the river and are connected to the opposite bank by small arched wooden bridges. Each house is a well-designed work of art, not only the roof, windows, gates, but also the sculptures on the lawn are realistic. When you come to Giethoorn Village with a guided tour, in addition to walking slowly, you must enjoy the beauty of taking a boat tour of the village. When renting a boat, the store will give you a map of the waterway of Giethoorn Village. According to the flagpole with the number on the water, you can find the waterway mark on the map, and you can clearly find your position. In addition, tourists can also rent a bicycle to wander among the boulevards, and enjoy the joy of life in a way close to nature.

Address:
Netherlands
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
+31-521-360099
Ticket Price
Free entry
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