Giethoorn corona measures

The corona measures in Giethoorn can have an effect on your visit. So, it's good to be up to date. The second, third and fourth wave of the coronavirus outbreak in the Netherlands are behind us. We are now talking about vaccination and a corona pass. The fact is that, the daily number of new corona infections is still too high to let go of all measures. That is why the Dutch government has announced new corona (Covid-19) measures for the entire country. 

Last update: December 4, 2021

Giethoorn corona measures

What is still allowed in Giethoorn
  • Giethoorn village is still open for everybody, 7 days a week
  • Renting a boat in Giethoorn village in Netherlands is allowed
  • Walking is allowed (walk on the right as much as possible)
  • Residents can currently freely enter and leave their homes in Giethoorn Netherlands
Keep a distance of 1,5 meter
  • Keeping a distance of 1.5 meter is needed

What do you need when you visit Giethoorn?

In a restaurant (incl toilet visit and terrace)
  • QR-code check
  • Negative corona test
  • Corona vaccination proof/passport

When you visit a hotel in Giethoorn

Stay in a hotel
  • When staying in a hotel you do not need anything.
In the public areas of the hotel (incl toilet visit)
  • QR-code check
  • Negative corona test (not older than 24 hours)
  • Corona vaccination proof/passport
On the terrace of a hotel
  • QR-code check
  • Negative corona test (not older than 24 hours)
  • Corona vaccination proof/passport

When visiting museums or galleries

In public space
  • QR-code check
  • Negative corona test (not older than 24 hours)
  • Corona vaccination proof/passport

When you rent a boat in Giethoorn

  • Nothing needed when you rent a boat in Giethoorn

Wearing a facemask is required if:

Anyone aged 13 and over is required to wear a non-medical mask in all publicly accessible buildings and covered areas such as:

  • All shops
  • in public transport, train, tram, bus and ferry;
  • in places around public transport, such as stops, platforms and stations;
    at airports and on aircraft;
  • professional passenger transport such as coaches and taxis;
  • in public indoor spaces, such as supermarkets, shops and libraries;
    at MBO schools, colleges and universities;
  • when visiting people with a contact profession, such as the hairdresser, masseur or pedicure.

If you travel in the Netherlands by public transport, you should keep in mind that wearing a non-medical mask is mandatory.

Hospitality and corona in Giethoorn

Openings hours
  • For example, catering establishments are open from 10.00 till 17.00
  • Food and drink outlets are open 10.00 till 17.00
  • Restaurants in Giethoorn are open 10.00 till 17.00
  • Terraces are open between 10.00 and 17.00
Still open
  • Hotels in Giethoorn are open

Restaurants

  • QR code check upon arrival
  • Indoors open to the public with corona pass
  • The catering industry is open from 06.00 to 17.00
  • Takeout and food in the boat is allowed without corona pass

Hotels

  • No check of QR code at check-in hotel
  • QR code check when entering common areas (catering, swimming pool or fitness room)
  • Everyone can use the restaurant of the hotel in question
  • Guests can use the catering (incl terrace) from 06.00 to 17.00

When you rent a boat in Giethoorn

  • Nothing needed when you rent a boat in Giethoorn

Shops in Netherlands

Shops open from 06:00 till 20:00

  • Supermarkets
  • Drugstores
  • Vegetable shops
  • Gas stations

Basic guidelines to limit the corona outbreak in the Netherlands

  • Try to work at home
  • Avoid busy places
  • Stay at home if you have cold-like symptoms
  • Stay at home if a member of your household has a fever and/or shortness of breath.
  • Wash your hands as often as possible
  • Cough and sneeze into your elbow and use paper tissues and dispose of them immediately after use
  • If you are over the age of 70 or have health issues, take extra care
  • Take your responsibility in the Dutch fight against the coronavirus
  • Covid-19 is not a joke
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