Netherlands
Weerribben-Wieden NP and Giethoorn
Enjoy the nature trails surrounding Visitor Center De Wieden and grab lunch at the local tea house. Rent an e-bike to discover the surprising Weerribben-Wieden National Park - a mixture of vast wetlands and picturesque villages such as Blokzijl and Giethoorn.
Visitor Center De Wieden
The next day we headed to the regional Visitor Center, the ideal starting point for exploring the Weerribben-Wieden National Park. After a chat with the local guides, we wandered along the floating nature trails, keeping an eye out for otters, and picked up a bit of history about the old turf workers along the way.
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Lunch at Tea House de Wieden
For lunch, we chose the cosy Tea House de Wieden, just next to the visitor center. Serving homemade sandwiches, soup and delicious cakes. We soaked up the sun and quiet surroundings on their outdoor terrace.
E-bike through Weerribben-Wieden NP
A short drive later we rented e-bikes from one of the local shops in Giethoorn and set off on a stunning ride through the Weerribben-Wieden National Park. The route took us past dreamy river-side mansions, tiny villages and huge farms - and even included a river crossing on a small bicycle ferry with a ferryman. Along the way we stopped for a well-deserved 'aperitivo' in the charming historical town of Blokzijl - definitely a must-visit!
Giethoorn
Last but not least, we visited Giethoorn, often called the 'Venice of the North'. With its winding waterways, hundreds of wooden bridges and thatched-roof cottages, it really felt like a fairytale.
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