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Sat, 11 Jul
|Dominee J.J. Ketstraat
Expats Walking Geeks in the North: NP Weerribben Wieden
If you love walking and meeting people, Expats Walking Geeks is the group for you! Every month, a new walk in Friesland, Groningen, or Drenthe, with a new group of 20 people. You must register for this event, so no registration = no walk, first come first serve. View description for more information
Date and Time
11 Jul 2026, 10:00
Dominee J.J. Ketstraat, Dominee J.J. Ketstraat, 8355 Giethoorn, Netherlands
About the Meetup
Only registered participants can join this walk; no registration = no walk! No walk-ins allowed! Register via Facebook Messenger or email: expatswalkinggeeks@gmail.com
Join Expats Walking Geeks in the North for their July Walk in Giethoorn, NP Weerribben Wieden – 10 km
Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Time: We start walking at 10.00 – please arrive a few minutes early
Carpooling options are often available, just ask!
Start Location: Langparkeren Dominee J. J. Ketstraat, Giethoorn (free of charge)
Car Navigation: Coach parking Eendrachtsplein 2, 8355 DL Giethoorn, behind coach parking is a free car parking
Google Maps: https://shorturl.at/t4vJE
GPS: 52.721332 N , 6.0801012 E
Distance: 10 km
Don’t wait too long, available ONLY 20 spots fill up quickly! Important: No confirmed registration = no walk.
Limited places, first come → first served.
After the walk, we’ll gather together for nice chat, a cup of tea or coffee and/or a snack at the visitors center cafe/terrace. This is not mandatory, whoever wants to join is welcome. Please note, everyone pays for their own drinks and food.
Public transport – nearest train station is Steenwijk, from here take a bus 70 or 270 (Giethoorn Express, runs April – October) to Giethoorn, it takes only about 10 – 15 mins by bus, depending on traffic; bus stop name is Giethoorn – Dominee Hylkemaweg. Please check current departure times via 9292 before travelling.
Bring comfy shoes, water, your favourite snack and a rain jacket or umbrella - rain or shine, we’re going!
Dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a leash in certain areas indicated by signs.
See more information on the facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/4ATMZBTvG
GIETHOORN – THE DUTCH VENICE
Join us for a beautiful summer walk through one of the most picturesque and unique places in the Netherlands!
Our next adventure takes us to Giethoorn, the world famous village often called the ‘Venice of the Netherlands’.
With its idyllic canals, charming thatched roof farmhouses, flower-filled gardens and countless wooden bridges,
Giethoorn looks like something straight out of a fairytale.
Unlike most Dutch villages, the historic centre has virtually no roads. For centuries, residents travelled mainly by
boat through the network of waterways that still define the village today. As we wander through this unique
landscape, we'll cross picturesque bridges, stroll along peaceful canals and discover why visitors from around the
world fall in love with this extraordinary place.
The village dates back to the 13th century when settlers began extracting peat from the surrounding wetlands.
Over time, peat cutting created ponds, lakes and canals that gradually evolved into the beautiful water landscape
we see today. The village's name is believed to come from ‘Geytenhornen’ (goat horns), discovered by early
settlers after a medieval flood.
National Park Weerribben Wieden
Giethoorn is much more than just a beautiful village! It lies within the spectacular National Park Weerribben
Wieden, one of the most important nature reserves in the Netherlands and the largest continuous peat bog
wetland in north western Europe. This remarkable landscape is a maze of lakes, canals, reed beds, marshes, wet
meadows and swamp forests, providing a home for countless species of birds, butterflies and aquatic wildlife.
The National Park is famous for its rich biodiversity and traditional Dutch cultural landscape. For centuries local
communities have lived in harmony with the water, harvesting reeds, fishing and navigating the waterways in
traditional flat bottomed boats known as ‘punters’.
Highlights of the walk include:
Traditional thatched roof cottages
Historic wooden bridges
Beautiful waterside gardens
Peaceful nature trails
Wetland landscapes of Weerribben Wieden
Wildlife spotting opportunities
Stunning photography locations
Local history and culture
Museum Giethoorn ‘t Olde Maat Uus & Museum De Oude Aarde
This is a social walk rather than a race. We will take time to enjoy the scenery, take photographs, chat with
fellow walkers and appreciate one of the most beautiful corners of the Netherlands. Whether you are new to the
group or a regular participant, everyone is welcome!
Looking forward to exploring the canals, bridges, wetlands and hidden corners of Giethoorn with fellow Walking
Geeks!
After the walk
After the walk we can traditionaly can relax together and chat at one of many cafés with a nice cup of tea or
coffee.
Giethoorn Village
Provincie Overeijssel
NP Weerribben-Wieden
https://npweerribbenwieden.nl/
Museum Giethoorn ‘t Olde Maat Uus (Museumkaart accepted)
https://www.museumgiethoorn.nl/
De Oude Aarde Museum €4.90 pp