Bovenwijde
A wide, shallow lake east of Giethoorn, where boats leave the narrow canals for open water, a stretch that every boat tour route passes through.
Bovenwijde is a shallow lake formed by peat digging, lying right beside the eastern edge of the old village of Giethoorn. Reed beds, small islands and traditional tjasker windmills make up classic Dutch lowland scenery. Most boat tour routes enter the lake from the Dorpsgracht canal, circle around it and return to the village by the northern canal, a full loop taking about 1.5–2 hours. The water is open, so electric boats move slowly in strong winds; watch the channel markers and stay clear of the reedy shallows. In summer there is a small swimming area by the lake, and in severe winters when it freezes, locals skate on the lake. You can also cycle along the lakeside path for a view of the village.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museum De Oude Aarde
- Giethoorn Village Canals (Dorpsgracht)
- Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus
- Giethoorn
- Dwarsgracht
- Steenwijk
- De Wieden Visitor Centre & Laarzenpad
- Hunebed D53 Havelte