Sailing in Giethoorn
Giethoorn, that popular village in the provence Overijssel, The Netherlands, is known for its characteristic village image of farmhouses with thatched roofs, beautiful gardens, wooden bridges and a narrow path. But do not forget the many canals and lakes where there is plenty of boating. Sailing in Giethoorn is done both professionally and recreationally.
Professional transport
Most canals in Giethoorn were dug in the 17th and 18th century to transport the peat by boat. In the centuries that followed, the farmers transported their milk, hay and cows with a raft or a goat. Today it is mainly workmen, such as thatchers, carpenters and gardeners who use the canals to transport their materials and machines by boat. Many reed cutters also still transport their cane harvest by boat from the land to their shed or to an unloading quay.
Sailing in Giethoorn for visitors
However, sailing is not only a practical mode of transport in the ‘Dutch Venice’. Boating is also ideal for relaxing in a beautiful area such as Giethoorn and the surrounding area. A whole range of target groups, such as day trippers, camping guests, holidaymakers, people from the region and the Gietersen themselves regularly go sailing in Giethoorn. Boating is by far the most popular activity in the ‘Venice of the North’. At our website you can reserve a boat yourself or book a tour. We have various types of whisper boats and sloops. You can reserve a boat for a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 6 hours. You do not need a license to sail yourself in Giethoorn.
Canal cruise Giethoorn
Tourists who prefer to sail with a skipper can book a cruise. The most popular tour is the 1-hour village tour. You can buy a ticket for this via this website. You can also rent the boat privately for your own group. For large groups, 2-hour tours are also offered on request. With this boat trip you will not only sail through the village and across the lake, but also through part of the Weerribben-Wieden National Park. Giethoornboating.com is part of Koppers Giethoorn.
