How to get to Giethoorn? Where to think about before you are getting to our village? How can you travel to the Dutch Venice? And, check out what we think is most important for a maximised Giethoorn experience.
These are the options:
Bus tour
From several European cities it is possible to make a city trip to Giethoorn by bus. Most of the time, airconditioned transport. For €39,00 you can book a transfer to Giethoorn from Amsterdam.
Car
Getting to Giethoorn by car is probably the fastest way. Although,you may run into a traffic jam along the way. The nearest parking lot to the center of Giethoorn is: Giethoorn village parking
Private tour / taxi
Do you want to have a carefree day? Then, let yourself be transported in a luxury car. So, a private guide may be the best way of transport for you. Feel free to ask about this service at your hotel.
Public transport
Our village has no train station. So, you focus should be on the Trainstations of Steenwijk or Zwolle. From there you have to take the bus to our village. Public transport is not the fastest way of transportation.
Bike
Cycling to Giethoorn is possible from several Dutch cities. Transportation by bicycle is quite a good idea if you stay nearby. You can travel longer distances with an (electric) bicycle
Please take into account the following:
Do your homework before you visit us!
Giethoorn is a village that is 6 km long and only one kilometer wide. Our village roughly consists of 3 parts: Giethoorn South, Giethoorn center, and Giethoorn North. Make sure you have thoroughly checked in advance where exactly you need to be in Giethoorn, especially if you have made a reservation in our village. This can save you a lot of time.
Simply book a boat
Most visitors to our village come to sail. As a result, sometimes there are no boats to have. At Giethoorn boat rental you can reserve a boat in our village. In addition, reserving a boat is cheaper than renting a boat on site.
Best time to visit
What is the best time to visit Giethoorn? Of course, that depends on your wishes. Fact is, that your visiting experience of our village depends very much on the correct timing of your visit. How to get to Giethoorn at the right time? Best time to visit Giethoorn here.
Weather
The weather in our village is different every day. Just like in all Dutch cities, Geithoorn has a maritime climate. Therefore, the weather in the Netherlands makes Geithoorn very suitable for a citytrip all year around. Although, the weather in Giethorn changes with the seasons. It is wise to check the weather forecast before you visit our village. Here you can find out more about the Giethoorn weather.