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5 Street-by-Street: Giethoorn Giethoorn is also known
as the Green Venice
If any village were to be given the title “prettiest village because of its abundant
in Holland”, quaint Giethoorn would be the one. This well- natural beauty. Several
deserved accolade is due to the village’s picturesque canals ponds and lakes surround
this charming town. The
which are flanked by numerous farmhouse-style buildings. best way to enjoy the
A few of these buildings now contain interesting, if small, area is by hiring a
museums. The village of Giethoorn can be easily explored small boat.
both by boat and by bicycle. Founded in 1230 by religious
refugees, the village’s distinctive form came about from peat-
cutting, eventually resulting in the formation of ponds and
lakes. The small canals were used for transporting peat.

. Tjaskermolen
This windmill, which
turns an Archimedes’
screw, is located in
Giethoorn-Noord.
Another one can be
seen in the Olde Maat
BINNENPAD
Uus museum.

. Olde Maat Uus
This pleasant farmhouse which
has been converted into a
museum should definitely
not be missed. It illustrates life
in Giethoorn as it used to be.

Key
Walking route
Boat route
Waterway

The delightful houses of
Giethoorn contain numerous and
varied tourist attractions, giving 0 metres 50
visitors plenty to do on each visit. 0 yards 50

For hotels and restaurants in this region see p400 and pp413–14

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