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Giethoorn what to see and do?
Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice and one of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands. Things to see and do in Giethoorn
On our way through the Netherlands, or as we call it, Holland in a motorhome, we discover fairytale villages, unusual places, natural parks and castles with a lot of charm. We also discovered Holland with children, with our children, and with our dog Max, who widens our gaze and makes us enjoy it 200%.
Stay on our journey through our posts on our blog and start traveling with us to Holland by motorhome.
Guiethoorn what to see and do
On your trip to the Netherlands by motorhome, camper or car, Giethoorn must be uA must-see if you like to visit those towns called the most beautiful in the country that you visit.
Giethoorn, is a typical Dutch town, located in Overijssel, where you can see how its people live among the water. It is called the Dutch Venice and it is one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands.
We thought it was really beautiful, but we also thought that this was the Ramblas at rush hour. If you want peace and quiet and avoid crowds, surely this will not be your place, be warned.
Giethoorn, is located between lakes and pools of water, which were found after digging in the peat bogs (marshes with organic matter) that were located there. This is how to be able to live there, between the islands that were formed, the typical little bridges were built that give it that special charm.
Its people lived between waters, bridges and their means of transport were the "punter" a small boat powered by a pole.
And from his story to the reality of today, where Giethoorn has not changed much. Its bridges and boats continue, but this time the boats are already electric and full of tourists.
Things to see and do in Giethoorn
- The essential thing in Giethoorn is undoubtedly a boat trip through its canals and lakes passing under its bridges. This walk usually lasts about two hours.
- See and wander through Giethoorn's beautiful XNUMXth- and XNUMXth-century thatched-roof farms.
- Have a drink or eat in one of its restaurants.
Where to park and spend the night in Giethoorn by motorhome or camper
We park and spend the night in the motorhome area at the entrance to Giethoorn. Then to go to rent a boat and walk around Giethoorn there are about 3 km by bike or you can move and park in one of the many car parks closest to the center of Giethoorn.
The cost was € 15 per night.
To finish ... 2 Giethoorn maxims in a motorhome
1 Under no circumstances do you camp or spend the night freely, be responsible, free camping is totally prohibited as well as free spending the night outside campsites or motorhome areas
Camping is prohibited throughout the Netherlands, but in addition, the Netherlands is also prohibited from spending the night free by law.
We know that the vigilance of the police is maximum before the camping and free nights in the country and that they are fined 200 euros for it because of what colleagues have told us. So, do not camp and do not spend the night for free and against the law of the Netherlands, we must respect the rules of each place, remember you are a guest.
REMEMBER, CAMPING IS OUTSTANDING THE PERIMETER OF YOUR VEHICLE (take out table and chairs, awning, open windows ...).
2 Know a minimum about the Netherlands. Netherlands guide by motorhome
We make it easy for you, here is a small guide to Holland by motorhome with everything you need to know.
