Its winding streets and colorful houses are the definition of charming

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RENT BIKES!

Pro tip: the bridges and paths are very narrow, don’t try to bike across the bridges

My second favorite experience in Giethoorn was renting bikes and exploring the paths and roads that surround the village. There are numerous cute little bars, pubs and restaurants tucked into various areas, so exploring the village by bike was a great way to get the “lay of the land.” Most of the restaurants in Giethoorn were a bit of a walk from our hotel, so biking was a perfect way to gain access to all the different areas. This is also a benefit of visiting during the off season, since the paths during the summer would be way too busy to bike down. However, in the off-season there’s less people so you don’t need to get off and walk your bike through the village.

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