Het Zwaantje is a boat rental and restaurant in one. Giethoorn boat rental het Zwaantje is located near the large parking lots in the center of Giethoorn. They also have a private parking space. With more than 40 rental boats, 't Zwaantje is one of the larger boat rental companies of Giethoorn. The boats they offer for rent have a recognizable red color, with a white print 'Zwaantje'. For the boats of the Zwaantje no license is required.
Offer of het Zwaantje
- Whisper boat
- Luxury sloop
Rent a whisperboat
At boat rental het Zwaantje you can rent a whisper boat to sail through our village. A whisper boat is an open punt, which is propelled with an electric motor. The electric motor also acts as a rudder at the same time. These environmentally friendly whisper boats are easy to steer and manoeuvrable. This makes them the ideal means of transport for the sometimes narrow canals of Giethoorn. A whisper boat can accommodate up to 5 to 6 people. The whisper boats of the Zwaantje have a red color. A license is not required for this type of whisper boat.
Rent a luxury sloop in Giethoorn
At Zwaantje you can rent a luxury sloop in addition to a whisper boat to sail through Giethoorn. Zwaantje's sloops, which are all red, are electrically powered, just like the whisper boats. A boating license is not required for this type of boat. Despite that, sailing in a sloop through Giethoorn still requires some steering skills. However, these luxury sloops offer more comfort than a whisper boat. For example, they are equipped with an artificial leather cushion set and the steering wheel makes this boat easy to steer. Also, they are equipped with a stronger electric motor. The sloops of the Zwaantje can accommodate up to 8 people.
Giethoorn Canal Cruise
In a covered tour boat they sail via the Bovenwijde, back through the famous village canal of Giethoorn to the starting point. During the cruise, the skippers of het Zwaantje tell everything about the history and origins of our village.
Disabled people can also sail at the Zwaantje
The tour boats and boats are also accessible for disabled people. By means of a special lift, people in a wheelchair can also sail around Giethoorn.
Sailing route Giethoorn
The staff of boat rental het Zwaantje is ready to explain in advance about the operation of the engine and the different sailing routes. You will receive a map with a suggested sailing route. This is to ensure that you see everything during your visit and can find your way back.
Giethoorn corona
The corona measures announced by the Dutch government may affect your stay in Giethoorn.
Opening hours
The boats of the Zwaantje can be picked up from 10.00 at the Dominee T.O Hylkemaweg 1 in Giethoorn. The last return time is 18.00.
Parking in Giethoorn
You can park your car next to the boat rental and Restaurant 't Zwaantje at the Dominee T.O Hylkemaweg 1 in Giethoorn. Parking is free here.
How to reserve a sloop?
You can book a boat in advance via Giethoornboeking.nl or by calling 06-28262980 . Reserving a boat ensures a carefree, day at Giethoorn. Reservations are definitely recommended during the following busy periods:
- Whitsunday
- May holidays
- Ascension Day
- Weekends from May to September
- Summer holidays (Especially the construction industry 2021 holiday)
Het Zwaantje
Restaurant Het Zwaantje is located in the centre of Giethoorn. With a private parking space in front of the door, the restaurant certainly has advantages over other restaurants in Giethoorn as far as parking in Giethoorn is concerned. The restaurant has an inside and an outside part with a view over the village canal. So you can enjoy lunch or dinner both indoors and outdoors.
Giethoorn food
- Free guests WIFI
- Pancakes, lunch dishes, coffee and pastries, à la carte: vegetarian, fish and meat dishes, indoor BBQ
- Toilets: of course there is also a very spacious disabled toilet
Reserve
You can reserve a place in the restaurant via telephone number 06-28262980. You can also send an email to info@zwaantje.nl
Parking Giethoorn
You can park your car for free next to the boat rental and restaurant het Zwaantje at the Dominee T.O. Hylkemaweg 1 in Giethoorn. Parking is free for restaurant guests. In addition to cars, coaches can also park here by appointment
Giethoorn corona
The corona measures announced by the Dutch government may affect your stay in Giethoorn.