Amsterdam to Giethoorn | Arrival (2024)

FAQs

Is Giethoorn a tourist trap? ›

Is Giethoorn worthwhile? Giethoorn is nice, but it's stuffed full of tourists. Instead, head to Elburg, a wee town that is aiming to be the first grid city in the Netherlands.

And of course it does feel very touristy. But: It's so incredibly charming to walk along these canals. Every step is worth taking a break, taking a pic and taking in the charming scenery. It's just so amazingly beautiful.

Early morning in Giethoorn

Most tourists normally arrive around 11.00AM and leave our village around 17.00PM. To avoid the crowds you can also try to arrive around 08.00 AM or after 17.00PM and have the village for yourself.

Cheap train tickets from Amsterdam to Giethoorn

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Giethoorn will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.

Still, the biggest of all is Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California, which counts more 'tourist trap' mentions (1,049) than any other attraction in the world. Situated on the northern waterfront of San Francisco, the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood is home to souvenir shops, restaurants and attractions.

Some of Giethoorn's residents would only be able to access their house by canal too (an interesting event that must be), but yes, there are roads, so you can arrive by car and even park for free and then walk alongside the canals to see all the famous and most picturesque spots without renting a boat.

The travel by train takes between 2/2.5 hours for a one-way ticket and costs about €25 per person. It is sometimes possible to buy a one-way ticket for approximately €15 per person in the low season.

Giethoorn is a peaceful village in the province Overijssel that is often referred to as the “l*ttle Venice” of the Netherlands, due to its numerous waterways and absence of roads and cars. Giethoorn has beautiful canals, picturesque wooden bridges, and farmhouses with centuries old thatched roofs.

Giethoorn village, the most beautiful and fairytale village in the Netherlands. The Dutch village where the inhabitants can only sail around, walk or cycle to transport themselves. Every year, 1 million people visit Giethoorn.

Giethoorn can also be reached by Dutch public transport. The only downside is that there is no train station in Giethoorn. This means that you will have to take the bus from Zwolle station or Steenwijk station to Giethoorn. Use 9292 nl planner to find the shortest route to Giethoorn village.

How do I get to Giethoorn? ›

Getting to Giethoorn

The best way to reach Giethoorn is to fly into Amsterdam and head to Zwolle. You can take the train from Amsterdam to Giethoorn and rent a car when you get there, or simply obtain a vehicle from the get-go and drive the whole way.

Visiting Giethoorn: Quick Tips

Things to do: rent a boat and explore the canals, stroll along the canals, eat a stroopwafel, visit the Giethoorn museum, explore the Weerribben-Wieden park by bike. How many days: one day is enough to explore the little village.