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Highlights along the route
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Sailing area
Sail past the most beautiful spots in Giethoorn
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More about “Dutch Venice”
Giethoorn is known for its picturesque canals, thatched farms and wooden bridges. The car-free village is known as the "Dutch Venice" because residents and tourists move across the water by point. The idyllic atmosphere and unique waterways make it a popular destination for visitors from around the world.
Giethoorn is mostly car-free
Part of Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Popular among tourists from around the world
History of Giethoorn
Giethoorn werd gesticht in de 13e eeuw en kreeg vorm door de turfwinning in de regio. De verschillende meren en kanalen zijn dan ook het resultaat van deze turfwinning.
Founded by monks
Monks settled in the 13th century and found goat horns in the swamp at the time. This led to the name Giethoorn.
Hiding place for geese
During the Eighty Years' War, Giethoorn offered shelter to geese and other refugees.