holiday park Giethoorn

Vakantiepark Giethoorn is a holiday park located in the village of Giethoorn in the Dutch province of Overijssel, set within a nature area at the edge of a village known for its waterways and car-free character.

Accommodations at Vakantiepark Giethoorn

The park offers several accommodation types, including Tiny Houses and Lepelaar hotelchalets. Most accommodation types come with access to an electric motorboat from February through October, making it straightforward to explore the surrounding waterways directly from your stay. Group accommodations have boat access year-round, weather permitting.

Facilities on the grounds

The park has a swimming lake, an indoor playground, a playground, and a play ship for younger children, as well as table tennis and fishing opportunities. Food and drink options include a restaurant, an eatery and bar, a snack bar, a takeaway service, and a bread roll delivery service. For getting around, the park rents out bicycles, electric bicycles, cargo bikes, and canoes, and there is a service point and a charging point for electric vehicles on site.

What to do around Giethoorn

Giethoorn is part of Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden, one of the largest wetland nature reserves in northwest Europe, and the village itself is made up of authentic farmhouses, kilometres of canals, and dozens of small bridges. There are no cars in the village, so exploring on foot, by bicycle, or by boat is the standard way to get around. The village centre has several shops, museums, restaurants, and cafes worth visiting. Water sports such as sailing, surfing, canoeing, and aquabubbling are all available in the area.

Getting to Giethoorn

Giethoorn is situated in Overijssel, roughly between Zwolle and Steenwijk, both of which are accessible by train. Travelling by car, the park is reachable via the A28 motorway.

Who this park suits

This park is well suited to families with children, given the range of water and outdoor activities on site and in the surrounding area. It also works for couples or groups who want a base for exploring the waterways and nature of the Weerribben-Wieden region.