Boat rental & cruise
in Giethoorn
Rent a boat in Giethoorn?
Discover Giethoorn and the Weerribben Wieden National Park by taking a boat tour or renting a boat. Reserve a boat to sail yourself or enjoy a covered cruise. 'Venice of the North' is a paradise for lovers of culture and nature. We have a wide range of different boats within our boat rental.
Explore from Giethoorn in a luxury sloop, to the water in a whisper boat! Would you rather be shown around? We also have various boat trips, where one of our skippers will show you the most beautiful places in Giethoorn.
Do you need a boating license in Giethoorn?
You don’t need a boating license to rent a boat in Giethoorn. You can easily rent a sloop and enjoy the beautiful canals and idyllic landscapes that this unique village has to offer. As you sail through the narrow waterways, you will pass charming thatched cottages, picturesque bridges and lush gardens. It is a perfect way to experience the peace and beauty of Giethoorn, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
How much time do you need in Giethoorn?
The duration of your boat trip through Giethoorn depends on what you want to see and whether you want to stop for a break (for example to swim). For a standard route you need at least two hours. For more variety or a break three hours, four hours or longer.
How deep is the water in Giethoorn?
The average depth of the bottom in Giethoorn is 1 meter. A visit to Giethoorn is not complete without a beautiful boat trip through the village and the Weerribben-Wieden National Park.
What is the best time of day to visit Giethoorn?
Most visitors usually arrive around 11am and leave around 5pm. To avoid the crowds, consider arriving as early as 8am or after 5pm so you can have the village to yourself.
What is the difference between a sloop and a whisper boat?
A sloop offers more luxury than a whisper boat. For example, a sloop has a steering wheel and a set of cushions. In contrast to the sloop, a whisper boat has no cushions and is steered with the steering lever of the engine.
How does a sloop work?
You sit behind the wheel. When you turn right, the boat will make a turn to the right. When you turn left, the boat will make a turn to the left. By turning the handle, your boat will go forward or backward.
Free parking in Giethoorn
Giethoorn is known as the village without cars and roads. But where do you park in Giethoorn? Boat rental and restaurant Grachthof is centrally located in Giethoorn. Our spacious parking lot is less than a 1-minute walk from our boat rental restaurant and the village canal.
