An eco-friendly fairytale village of winding canals and 170+ wooden bridges, known as the “Venice of the North”. 1. Giethoorn boat cruise (about 1 hour): glide through the main canals and lake area with commentary from an experienced captain. 2. Giethoorn Museum: learn the village’s history—peat digging, traditional boats, old farmhouses and daily life artefacts.

One of the Netherlands’ largest nature reserves, blending wildlife, art and modern architecture. 1. Kroller-Muller Museum: the world’s second-largest Van Gogh collection (about 90 paintings and 180 drawings). Must-sees include works like The Potato Eaters and Café Terrace at Night (subject to exhibition). Sculpture Garden: one of Europe’s largest outdoor sculpture parks featuring masters such as Rodin and Picasso. 2. St. Hubertus Hunting Lodge: a landmark by architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage, with a distinctive V-shaped design and lookout tower.