Giethoorn, The Netherlands
One of the most wonderful fairytale towns in Europe to visit is Giethoorn, a charming village in the northeastern part of the Netherlands. There aren't many cars in this tiny town. Giethoorn is frequently referred to as "Little Venice" or the "Venice of the North," in reference to the well-known Italian city constructed on water. Given how infrequent and remote Giethoorn's roads are, this comparison is commonly drawn. Instead, a network of tiny man-made canals that weave between residences and cross under pedestrian bridges is used by locals and visitors to the community to get around by boat.
To see the fanciful European village, you can rent a motorized whisper boat or arrange a tour on a larger passenger boat. The vast majority of the 2,800 people who call this almost 800-year-old town home reside in charming homes with thatched roofs and immaculate lawns. One of the best reasons to travel to Giethoorn is to merely gaze at the charming homes that line the waterways.
Giethoorn, which is a popular day excursion from Amsterdam, is situated one and a half hours away. To experience the beauty of the small village without the masses, stay there at least one night. And when you're by yourself, Giethoorn is much more wonderful!
Location: northeastern portion of the Netherlands
