Giethoorn, a waterfront village located in the Dutch province of Overijssel, is home to more than 55 miles of canoe trails, with canal-side houses, museums, and restaurants that can be accessed via boat.
Its charming setting has earned it the nickname "Dutch Venice". We recently named it to our list of the small villages you should visit in your lifetime.
We've put together 18 photos that show what the picturesque village is like, as well as some of the best spots to visit there.
Whether you're sailing through its canals in the summer or ice skating down them in the winter, travelers are bound to enjoy exploring this village and its majestic setting.
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The idyllic village of Giethoorn is located in the Overijssel province of the Netherlands. It sits within De Weerribben-Wieden National Park, which accounts for its lush and charming setting.
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The village is famous for its waterways, which replace roads to connect its various homes, attractions, restaurants, and even its accommodations, to one another.
This has given it the nickname "Dutch Venice", and activities like sailing are extremely common here. Canoes are another popular form of transportation, in addition to whisper boats, which have silent electric motors. Even the postman reportedly delivers mail via boat.
Source: Giethoorn Tourism
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