Giethoorn boat rental
Smit

Smit Giethoorn is a restaurant and boat rental company in one, which is run by the Smit family from Giethoorn. Here you can step into a boat, canoe or tour boat from the terrace of Smit. From the free parking spaces it is a maximum of 4 minutes walk to the terrace of Smit. Giethoorn boat rental Smit located on the Zuiderpad, is the second boat rental company on your right when you enter our village from Meppel or Zwartsluis.

Rent a boat at Boat rental Smit

Sailing in Giethoorn

Whisper boat and sloop rental

Smit Giethoorn
Giethoorn Boat rental Smit

A whisper boat is an open punter, which is electrically driven.
At boat rental Smit you can rent the following whisper boats:

  • 4 person whisper boat
  • 6 person Whisper boat
  • 8/10 person whisperboat
  • 8 person Sloop
Canoe rental

Enjoy canoeing in our nature reserve the Weerribben Wieden? Here you can rent a 1 or 2 person canoe.

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 Smit tell everything about the history and origins of our village.

Practical tips

Sailing route Giethoorn

parkeerplaats Smit
Free parking at Smit

The staff of Giethoorn boat rental Smit 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.

Fully catered day

At the Smit you can go for a fully catered day in Giethoorn. With a restaurant and boat / bicycle rental under 1 roof they offer various packages.

Parking Giethoorn

You can park your car as free next to the boat rental  / restaurant Smit at Zuiderpad 52 and 58 in Giethoorn. Parking is free here for guests of Smit. This boat rental company has 2 private parking spaces with a total of 270 parking spaces for cars. In addition to cars, coaches can also park here. 

Reserve a boat

How to reserve a whisper boat or sloop?

You can book a boat in advance via Giethoorn tickets or by calling 0521-361625 . 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 2022 holiday)

Address: Zuiderpad 58 8355CC Giethoorn

Holiday home 8 Persons for rent 

8 person holiday home in Giethoorn for rent

You can also rent a holiday home for 8 people from the Smit family. This 8 person holiday farm is built in Gieterse style. The holiday home is located next to smit's restaurant and is located right on the village canal of Giethoorn. For a bit of privacy you have to be at the back of the house. Here you will find a spacious garden. This is how you experience what it is like to live in Giethoorn Netherlands. Here the Smit family can receive groups of up to 8 people. Information about the holiday home for 8 people:

  • 4 double bedrooms
  • 2 times shower cabin
  • Spacious living room
  • New kitchen
  • 2 times toilet
Parking at 8 person holiday home

You can park your car near the holiday home. The nearest parking lot is behind restaurant Smit on the Zuiderpad 58 or 52 in Giethoorn. Parking is free here.

Reserve

For more information about the availability of the holiday home, please mail to info@smitgiethoorn.nl or call 0521-361625

Giethoorn corona

The corona measures announced by the Dutch government may affect your stay in Giethoorn.

Address: Zuiderpad 58  8355CC Giethoorn

Giethoorn restaurant Smit

For lunch and dinner you can go to the family restaurant Smit from Giethoorn. They serve mainly European dishes here. Here you can already view the menu. Both inside and outside there is a large capacity of seats available. The terrace is located directly on the famous village canal of Giethoorn.

Parking at the restaurant

You can park your car next to the family restaurant Smit at Zuiderpad 52 and 58 in Giethoorn. Parking is free here.

Reserve

For more information about booking at the Smit family restaurant, please email info@smitgiethoorn.nl or call 0521-361625.

Giethoorn corona

The corona measures announced by the Dutch government may affect your stay in Giethoorn.

Address: Zuiderpad 58  8355CC Giethoorn

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