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Rent your own electric boat
Silent whisper boats for 4 to 12 people. No licence needed, a short briefing at the dock and a free navigation app with routes of 1 to 4 hours.
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Getting here
From Eindhoven to Giethoorn
About 180 km and 2 hours 10 by car, or by train via Utrecht and Zwolle to Steenwijk. A long day, but a memorable one.
From the south
Long drive, easy day
From Eindhoven it is about 180 km to Giethoorn, roughly 2 hours 10 by car without traffic. Navigate to Zuiderpad 14A and park for free next to the boats.
By train, travel via Utrecht to Zwolle, take the train to Steenwijk (15 minutes) and bus 70 to the village. Because of the distance, many guests from Brabant stay the night: Old Art Hotel is right on our cruise dock, and Hotel Giethoorn is a few minutes' walk from our boat rental.
- About 180 km, 2 h 10 by car
- By train via Utrecht, Zwolle and Steenwijk, then bus 70
- Stay the night at Hotel Old Art or Hotel Giethoorn
Eindhoven – Giethoorn at a glance
| By car | By public transport | |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Navigate to Zuiderpad 14A | Train via Utrecht to Zwolle, train to Steenwijk, bus 70 |
| Distance | About 180 km | — |
| Travel time | About 2 h 10 | Check 9292.nl; Zwolle–Steenwijk 15 min, bus 70 about 15 min |
| Arrival | Free parking next to the boats | Bus stop Dominee Hylkemaweg |
Car time is without traffic. Pay on the bus with a contactless bank card or OVpay.
Why book with us
Three things that make the trip easy
Free parking at the boatsOur car park is right next to the dock at Zuiderpad 14A. Park, check in and you are on the water within minutes.
No boat licence neededEvery boat is electric and easy to steer. You get a short briefing and the navigation app shows the way.
Book online, pay lessBooking online in advance gives you the best price, and your boat is guaranteed on busy days. Start early or late for the lowest price.
What to do in Giethoorn
Worth every kilometre
Book your time slots online so the day runs smoothly from the moment you park.
Sit back
One-hour canal cruise
A guided tour on a large, heated canal boat past thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges. Ideal if you would rather not steer yourself.
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Canal cruises
With a captain
Private tour for your group
Your own boat with a local captain: open boat from €80 or a closed, heated boat from €200. Add a picnic or drinks on board.
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A day in Giethoorn from Eindhoven
Leave early or stay the night
Arriving around 10:30 gives you a full afternoon. Or drive up the evening before and start at 09:00 from Hotel Old Art, a 15-minute walk or two minutes by car from the boats.
Two hours on the water
Pick up your boat at Zuiderpad 14A. The 2-hour route takes you through the village canals and onto the Bovenwijde lake, with time to moor at a terrace.
Lunch at our restaurant
Our restaurant at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7 is a 15-minute walk from the rental dock (two minutes by car). Or order a picnic basket and eat on board.
Walk the Binnenpad
The 4.3 km footpath along the canal is free and passes the thatched farmhouses, the small museums and the cheese shop.
End with a canal cruise
Let a captain do the work for the last hour: the guided cruise leaves from our dock at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7. Book your time slot online.
Questions about travelling from Eindhoven
How far is Giethoorn from Eindhoven?
About 180 km, roughly 2 hours 10 by car without traffic.
Can I get there by train?
Yes. Travel via Utrecht to Zwolle, take the train to Steenwijk (15 minutes) and bus 70 to Giethoorn. Plan the whole trip on 9292.nl.
Is one day enough?
Yes, with an early start. If you would rather take it slow, stay at Hotel Old Art or Hotel Giethoorn and rent a boat in the quiet morning.
Where can I park?
Free of charge at Boatrental Giethoorn, Zuiderpad 14A, next to the boats.
What does a boat cost?
From €24 per hour for a 4-person boat on weekdays off-peak; a full day is 6 hours of sailing. See prices.
Book before you leave
Book your boat, cruise or hotel night online and arrive relaxed.