Smit Giethoorn (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Smit Giethoorn?
What makes it 45% Baby-Friendly: Babies are allowed but no changing table, nursing room, high chair or confirmed infant life jacket; parents must bring gear and may store stroller ashore, so convenience is limited.
Positives:
- Free parking and restrooms: Use Smit’s private lots at no charge and access clean toilets during business hours.
- Complimentary route map: Every boat rental includes a map to plan shorter or longer trips to suit baby’s schedule.
Challenges:
- Baby-friendly equipment limited: No high chairs or nursing rooms on site; bring a portable booster seat and contact the venue for infant life-jacket availability.
- Stroller storage: Strollers are allowed on fluisterboats at your own risk but can be stored in Smit’s garage during rondvaart cruises.
What is Smit Giethoorn?
- A waterside pavilion on the banks of Giethoorn’s canals and the Bovenwijde lake
- A boat rental provider offering a fleet of silent electric boats, traditional punts, canoes and kayaks
- A restaurant pavilion featuring a terrace bar with panoramic views over the village waterways
What is so special about Smit Giethoorn for with baby?
- Rent a silent electric boat with baby-jacket options
- Use the free map to picnic by calm canal banks
- Enjoy family-friendly ice cream by the water
- Capture photos under historic wooden bridges
- Leverage free parking and restrooms on site
Note: Smit Giethoorn is 45% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Giethoorn for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
Why 2–3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to rent a boat, explore canals at a relaxed pace, and enjoy a snack without rushing a baby.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Smit Giethoorn
Rent a silent electric boat:
Pilot a stable fluisterboot through Giethoorn’s narrow canals.
Tip: Ask in advance for an infant life jacket and bring a soft blanket for warmth.
Plan a picnic stop:
Use the free route map to find calm banks for a snack by the water.
Tip: Pack spill-proof containers and choose shaded spots under willow trees.
Enjoy on-site ice cream:
Treat the family to scoops from the ice-cream kiosk near the boat dock.
Tip: Order to go and sit by the canal so baby can watch ducks while eating.
Capture canal memories:
Take photos under low wooden bridges framed by reeds.
Tip: Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone in case of splashes.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Smit Giethoorn
- Reserve your boat early: Book online or call ahead to secure an infant life jacket and preferred launch time.
- Visit in off-peak hours: Aim for early morning on weekdays to avoid crowds and choppy canal traffic.
Reviews of Smit Giethoorn
Juntos Em Rota
We are a Brazilian family 🇧🇷 We travel the world by motorhome @JuntosEmRota If you're coming to see the city by motorhome, this is the right place! They have a huge parking lot, we slept without any problems and were able to enjoy everything before the tour buses arrived!! Beautiful and peaceful place. We rented the boat and had lunch at the restaurant. Delicious food! The ribs are the best we'v...
Catherine Orendain
Was excellent. Very accommodating. Pls take note during the peak season it has long queue but was tolerable. Stuffs is so helpful & they're trying their best to help everyone.
ATRIN
We rented a boat from here and had a wonderful experience 🚤🌞 Although we arrived about 10 minutes late for the return ⏰, the staff was very kind and professional 🤝. They gave us great instructions on how to safely operate the boat 🧭💡. It was a fun and memorable experience 🎉 I’d definitely love to be their customer again 🙌. Also, we booked through their website 💻, so we didn’t have to wai...
Renee Weilers
It was a beautiful day. The boot was lovely and I loved Giethoorn. I'm very glad that it's still nice and "gezellig".
Shubhrangshu Mukherjee
They have good quality boats including long boats with mouthpiece to guide a big group of. The people there were young, energetic, knowledgeable and smiling. They are just next to parking 3. They have their own private parking space. Since this is outside of the central part, less congested. There is a nice restaurant from where you can take food inside the boat and enjoy while riding through the ...
When is the best time to visit Smit Giethoorn (Giethoorn, Netherlands)?
Spring brings blooming reeds along the banks. Summer mornings are cooler and less crowded. Boats run year-round, but terraces may close in winter months.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2-hour fluisterboot rental | EUR 45 |
| Lunch for 2 adults | EUR 51 |
| Ice cream scoop(s) | EUR 5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 101 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Smit Giethoorn
Address: Zuiderpad 58, 8355 CC Giethoorn, Netherlands
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