18 photos that show why you should visit Giethoorn, the charming Dutch village with no cars

Giethoorn, a waterfront village located in the Dutch province of Overijssel, is home to more than 55 miles of canoe trails, with canal-side houses, museums, and restaurants that can be accessed via boat.

Its charming setting has earned it the nickname "Dutch Venice". We recently named it to our list of the small villages you should visit in your lifetime.

We've put together 18 photos that show what the picturesque village is like, as well as some of the best spots to visit there.

Whether you're sailing through its canals in the summer or ice skating down them in the winter, travelers are bound to enjoy exploring this village and its majestic setting.