De Grachthof

**🌿 Guide to a one-day trip to Giethoorn: Entering the fairytale water town of the Netherlands** **🚤 Transportation** From Amsterdam, drive about 1.5 hours or take the train to Steenwijk Station and then transfer to the bus (Route 70). It is recommended to arrive in the morning to avoid the afternoon tourist crowd. **✨ Must-experience** 1. **Canal Cruise**: Rent an electric boat (about 20 euros/hour), shuttle through the reed-filled waterways, pass by the iconic thatched roof cottages, and take a picture of the postcard scenery. 2. **Explore on foot**: Stroll along the Dorfweg trail and visit the Old Farm Museum (Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus) to learn about the history of the village. 3. **Internet celebrity check-in**: Must stop at the water cafes in the Kerkweg area (such as Fanfare Café), order apple pie with coffee, and sit by the river to watch the ducks swim by. **🍴 Food Recommendation** Choose De Grachthof restaurant for lunch and try traditional Dutch pancakes (Pannenkoeken) or herring sandwiches. **💡 Tips** - Remember to wear sunscreen in summer, and you can experience ice sliding in winter (requires extremely cold weather). - There are no cars in the village, so wear comfortable shoes for easy walking. **📌 Final reminder**: The beauty of Giethoorn lies in "slowness", leave half a day and let yourself get lost in the waves and greenery! #Giethoorn #HollandTravel #GiethoornCheck-in #FairytaleWatertown in the Netherlands #GiethoornTravelGuide

[Fire] Core Transportation [Bus] 100💰 + Cruise [Sailboat] 50💰 + Food [Cutlery] 80💰 + Souvenirs 70 = 300💰 yuan (Actual measurement does not include major transportation, and you can go back and forth on the same day from Amsterdam) [Bus] Transportation money-saving trick (about 100 yuan) [One] Train🚞+bus combination [Two] Take the train🚞 from Amsterdam Central Station to Steenwijk Station (about 1.5 hours, use the NS official website to book tickets in advance for a minimum of 15 euros ≈ 110 yuan) [Three] Exit the station and transfer to bus No. 70 to Giethoorn (round trip 6 euros ≈ 45 yuan, cheaper with OV card) Secret route [One] In summer, you can rent a bicycle from Steenwijk to Giethoorn (about 30 minutes, [Two] Super beautiful rural scenery along the way) 🚣 Must-see free guide (0 yuan version) ✔️ Free hiking route Walk along the main river of Binnenpad (2km in total, fairytale thatched cottages + canals are easily photographed) Recommended camera location: Hollands Venetië Bridge (search on Google Maps) ✔️ Low-cost cruise Boat sharing: renting an electric boat costs 15 euros per hour ≈ 110 yuan (less than 30 yuan per person for 4 people!) Hidden benefit: renting a boat is half price after 5 pm [IceCream] Don’t miss the food (80 yuan to eat) [One] Lunch: De Grachthof Restaurant (Internet celebrity onion soup + apple pie set 12 euros ≈ 90 yuan) [Two] Snacks: Street fried cod pieces (3 euros ≈ 22 yuan) [Three] Bring your own artifact: bring a folding cup to collect drinking water (mineral water in the village is 3 euros/bottle!) 🛍️ Buy souvenirs with care (70 yuan to show off your wealth) [One] Wooden shoe keychain (3 Euros ≈ 22 Yuan, the village shop is cheaper than the scenic spot) [Two] Antiques at the second-hand market (set up a stall on Dominee Hylkemaweg on Wednesdays, buy vintage postcards for 5 Euros) [Pushpin] Off-peak hours: before 8 am/after 6 pm, fewer tourists and soft light [Pushpin] Toilet code: Free toilet access with consumption at the museum cafe (otherwise 1 Euro/time) [Pushpin] Winter Easter eggs: Free ice skating on the canal in December!

The most rip-off we had on our entire trip happened here. A family of four ordered four dishes plus a coffee, and when we paid the bill, there was an extra 7.5 euros for dishes. We refused to pay and told other guests. A table that didn't order food left immediately, and the fat boss finally waived the fee.