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Islands in the area are a direct
result of peat-cutting, which led to VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
the creation of lakes and canals,
giving Giethoorn its many little Practical Information
islands, connected by the Road Map D2.
* 2,500. n Eendrachtsplein 1
village’s characteristic
footbridges. (0521-362124). _ Street Theatre
Festival: Jun; Rock Around
Giethoorn Punt Race: Jul; Gondola
Regatta: various times; Sailing
Punt Race, Blues Festival, Punt
Race: Aug; Slag op ‘t Wiede: Sep;
Christmas Fair & Story Telling
Festival: Dec.
Transport
@ 70, 79.

. Punts
Punts were formerly used to
carry peat along the canals of
Giethoorn. They are now used
for tourist trips; you can also
occasionally catch glimpses of
them in the village’s old
ditches and channels.

Reeds
The countryside around Giethoorn
abounds with lakes and ponds. The
reeds which grow along their banks
are used to make cane furniture
and to thatch roofs.
Tourist Boats
There are many places in Giethoorn where
you can hire quiet, electrically powered boats.

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