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Giethoorn is known for its picturesque canals, thatched farms and wooden bridges. The car-free village will be “Dutch Venice” named 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
Giethoorn was founded in the 13th century and was shaped by peat extraction in the region. The various lakes and canals are therefore the result of this peat extraction.
Monks settled in the 13th century and found goat horns in the swamp at the time. This led to the name Giethoorn.
During the Eighty Years' War, Giethoorn offered shelter to geese and other refugees.
