When you hear the Netherlands you immediately think of Amsterdam, the Hague and maybe also Rotterdam. But the Netherlands is much more than that. Besides amazing big and mid-sized cities and towns the Netherlands has also breath-taking little towns. Such as…Giethoorn.
Giethoorn called Venice of the Netherlands is one of the most picturesque places in the Netherlands. Its name stems from the first inhabitants’ discovery of hundreds of goat horns (gietehorens) in the marshland, remnants of a 10th-century flood.
It is situated in the center of the Overijssel canal system and you can commute there by boats. Giethoorn offers 90 km long water route and has has over 150 bridges. Even the postman brings post by punt.
Giethoorn has about 2600 inhabitants and while visiting this place do not forget to respect their privacy.
Tip:
Park the car outside the center since in the center there are no parking places.