Giethoorn
About 1 hr 45 min by car from Amsterdam
A village with no roads, only canals, thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges.
Why locals go
Quiet canals without city crowds.
Visiting Amsterdam?
At 1 hr 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Amsterdam for your flight home.
What to book
- Whisper boat rental
- Canoe tour
- Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Private whisper boat
- Thatched-cottage stay
With friends
- Canoe the national park
- Bike the polders
When to go
April to October.