Giethorn is a beautiful village in the Dutch province of Overrijssel and located in the municipality of Steenwijkerland. Giethorn also well known as " Venice of the north" because in Giethorn all transport was done by water over one of the many canals or on foot over its wooden arch bridges and in the old part of the village, there were no roads (though a cycling path was eventually added) just like in Venice. There are 4 miles of canals and farmhouse with thatched roofs dating back to the 18th century.
Giethoorn is a popular tourist attraction and has been famous as one of the most beautiful village in Europe. Cycling and sailing as well as a guided canal tour
are some of the many ways to discover its rustic charm. The village was founded by a group of fugitives from the Mediterranean region around AD 1230. It became well known in 1958 when it was featured in the film Fanfare, made by Dutch filmmaker Bert Haanstra.
Giethoorn, the Venice of the north
