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Giethoorn
City in Overijssel, Netherlands
Overview
Giethoorn is a picturesque Dutch village in Overijssel, famed for its scenic canals, arched wooden bridges, and enchanting thatched-roof houses. With a car-free center navigated by boat or bicycle, it's often called the 'Venice of the North,' offering a tranquil, postcard-perfect escape from urban life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Overijssel
Population
2,130
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.74°, 6.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
98
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
75
English
85
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
17.4°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
786 mm
Internet Speed
211 Mbps
Upload
179 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
43.0
Airport
LEY
Distance
50 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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