Dwarsgracht
A small village west of Giethoorn, with the same canals, wooden bridges and thatched farmhouses but far fewer visitors, ideal for a quiet ride by bike or boat.
Dwarsgracht lies about 3 km west of Giethoorn, a small canal village of only a few dozen households. Its scenery resembles the old village of Giethoorn: thatched farmhouses, private wooden bridges and gardens along the water. It sees almost no tour groups, so you get a better sense of everyday local life. You can rent a bike in Giethoorn and ride along field tracks to get there (about 15 minutes), or travel by electric boat along the canals. The village is tiny and takes 30–60 minutes to walk around, and you can continue on to the wetland cycling routes of Weerribben-Wieden National Park. There are almost no restaurants or cafés in the village, so buy supplies in Giethoorn.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Giethoorn
- Giethoorn Village Canals (Dorpsgracht)
- De Wieden Visitor Centre & Laarzenpad
- Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus
- Museum De Oude Aarde
- Bovenwijde
- Blokzijl
- Vollenhove