Giethoorn is
a village located in the Dutch province of Overijssel.
It is located in the municipality of Steenwijkerland,
about 5 km southwest of Steenwijk. This
idyllic village -Giethoorn, Netherlands has no roads, and the only access is by water over the
many beautiful canals or on foot over its wooden arch bridges. You must take a boat to go to different places.
The locals use punters to get around and cars have to
remain outside the village. There are 4 miles of canals and farmhouses with
thatched roofs dating back to the 18th century. It is known as the "Venice of the North" or "Venice of
the Netherlands.
