Giethoorn

Fancy a cultural stop close to the park? Visit Museum Giethoorn ’t Olde Maat Uus and discover what life used to be like in this water-rich village. In an authentic Gieterse farmhouse, you can see how residents lived and worked, with attention to farming life, fishing, peat extraction and old customs. The fisherman's cottage, the boathouse and the stories of the past also give a beautiful picture of Giethoorn before the village became so well known among visitors. Also visit Museum De Oude Aarde, where you can view a collection of gemstones, minerals and fossils. In this way, you can learn more about the history of Giethoorn and about special finds from the earth just a short distance from the park, ideal for a peaceful outing with the family.

Want to experience Giethoorn at its best? Step into a whisper boat and sail through the village's narrow canals, past thatched farmhouses, gardens and wooden bridges. From the water, you see Giethoorn from the perspective for which the village is so well known, namely tranquility, greenery and full of character. Every bend takes you past new sightlines, atmospheric homes and small moorings on the water. Step aboard and discover Giethoorn exactly as you want to experience it.

Make an active outing from the park by bike to Blokzijl, a historic harbor town in the Weerribben-Wieden with monumental buildings, a characteristic harbor and cozy terraces on the water. Walk through the compact center, look out over the harbor basin and then unwind with something to drink at the quay.