Giethoorn
This Dutch village in Overijssel where canals serve as the main streets and more than 176 bridges — most privately owned — connect homes built on tiny islands. Known as the "Venice of the Netherlands," Giethoorn has no through road in its historic centre; the primary way to move through the village is by boat, with a shared cycling and walking path as the only land alternative. The village has an unusually dense café and restaurant scene for its size.
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- Population2,130
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.6 km5.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Giethoorn: quick answers
Where is Giethoorn?
Giethoorn is in Netherlands, about 48 km30 miles in a straight line from Lelystad.
How do you get to Giethoorn?
The nearest airport is Lelystad (LEY), about 57 min away by road. The nearest train station is Steenwijk, about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Giethoorn?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is July, with about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Giethoorn?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 14 restaurants, 2 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.