Parking in Giethoorn
Park for free right next to the boats. Room for cars, campers and coaches, two minutes from the water.
Zuiderpad 14A: park, check in, sail
Our car park sits directly next to the rental dock at the entrance of the village. You park for free, check in with your booking on your phone and step into your boat within two minutes.
Coming for a canal cruise, our restaurant or a nearby hotel? Park for free at Hotel Old Art, Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7, which has space for up to 250 cars and is a 15-minute walk from Zuiderpad (two minutes by car).
- Free parking for our guests
- Space for coaches and campers
- Two minutes from car to boat
Good to know
Where to park
Giethoorn has around 1,500 parking spaces, most of them free. These are the ones that matter for our guests.
| Location | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Boatrental Giethoorn, Zuiderpad 14A | Renting a self-drive boat | Free |
| Hotel Old Art, Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7 | Canal cruise, restaurant, Old Art Hotel | Free, up to 250 cars |
| Camperplaats Haamstede, Kanaaldijk 17 | Campers staying overnight (40 pitches) | See their website |
| Public car parks along the N334 | General village visitors | Varies |
Never park outside the marked bays or on the verge: the municipality issues fines of well over € 100.
Walking route from the car park
From Zuiderpad 14A you are already at the water: the self-drive boats leave from the dock next to the car park, so there is no walk at all. The village canal starts right here and the first bridges are a few minutes away by boat.
From Hotel Old Art at Hylkemaweg 7 the cruise boats leave from the dock at the restaurant, within 25 metres of the car park. Prefer to walk into the village first? The Binnenpad footpath runs 4.3 kilometres along the canal and starts nearby.
Charging your electric car
We do not have charging points on our own grounds. The nearest public chargers (Allego) are at Beulakerweg 61 and Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 39, both within a short walk of our locations. On busy summer days it is worth arriving early or charging elsewhere on your route; weekday mornings are quietest.
Sail before you park?
Book online and your boat is ready when you arrive. Booking online in advance gives you the best price and a guaranteed boat.
Parking guaranteed with the Day Ticket
On busy days a reserved space is worth gold. The Day Ticket combines parking with a one-hour canal cruise, a village map and a free coffee or tea.
Questions about parking
Is parking in Giethoorn free?
Most of the roughly 1,500 spaces in the village are free, and parking is always free for our guests at Zuiderpad 14A and at Hotel Old Art, Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7.
How far is it from the car park to the boats?
No distance at all. At Zuiderpad 14A the self-drive boats leave from the dock next to the car park; at Hylkemaweg 7 the cruise boats are within 25 metres.
Can I come by coach?
Yes. We have space for several coaches and a fast check-in for groups. Register your group in advance via the groups page or contact us.
Can I park my camper overnight?
Not on our grounds. Camperplaats Haamstede at Kanaaldijk 17 has 40 paved pitches with sanitary facilities and is open from 1 March to 5 November. During the day you are welcome to park with us.
Where can I charge my electric car?
At the public Allego chargers at Beulakerweg 61 and Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 39. We have no chargers on site.
What happens if I park outside the bays?
The municipality checks and fines cars on the verge or outside marked spaces, with amounts well over € 100. Use our car park instead: it is free.