Museum 't Olde Moat Huus
Private Tours let you experience the unique history of Giethoorn! An important part of this story is how the inhabitants used the soil as fuel to warm their homes. Next to this special soil, which is called peat, the so called ‘Giethoorners’ had their own clothing culture. The shoes however where recognizable Dutch because it were wooden shoes. All this you can see in the Olde Moat Hûs Museum.
Private Tours offers you the luxurious experience in an historical context (the boats are the link with the past),but the Olde Moat Hûs Museum is the history of Giethoorn in its true essence. Through personal stories shared by remarkable local residents, the rich history of peat-cutting and unique village traditions come to life in the Olde Moat Hûs Museum. Here, you can step inside an authentic Giethoorn farmhouse—an experience offered nowhere else. The fisherman’s cottage and boathouse reveal an intimate glimpse into the simplicity of life in this water-bound village.
Step off the Private Tours boat and enter another world. Enjoy a captivating film, a charming museum shop with a cozy coffee corner, and a wealth of discoveries for children. Admission includes an immersive audio tour available in multiple languages.
Another true highlight is the Giethoorn Image Bank, featuring around twenty thousand historical photos and documents—a treasure trove of memories waiting to be explored.
