Experience little Venice of the North | Giethoorn
In and Around Hotel Restaurant De Lindenhof
By Martin Kruithof | Two Michelin Star Chef | De Lindenhof
“I live and run my restaurant in my hometown Giethoorn, where I love to show people around. What is more exciting than doing this by boat while enjoying some good food? Or take long walks in my beautiful village. Together with my wife we hope to give you a good time!”
De Lindenhof | Giethoorn
Discover the surroundings of this intimate hotel with a two Michelin-star restaurant. De Lindenhof is housed in an elegant farmhouse in Giethoorn, also known as ‘Venice of the North.’
For a unique culinary experience in the Dutch countryside, go for a legendary two-Michelin-star dinner, spend the night in the luxury guest rooms of De Lindenhof Lodge, and enjoy a substantial breakfast in the delightful English garden. Its beautiful natural surroundings and excellent personal service make it the perfect place for a staycation in the countryside, with in-room Michelin-star dining. Or rent the ideally located water villa, and combine this with breakfast and dining at De Lindenhof.
Chef Martin Kruithof is always looking for new taste sensations and mouth-watering combinations that are also a feast for the eyes. After gaining experience cooking in several star-studded restaurants overseas, he built his paradise here, providing a profoundly authentic hospitality experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.
In this guide, chef and owner Martin Kruithof will tell you more about his restaurant and picturesque town and provide tips on making the most of your stay.
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What to do
24 HOURS MARTIN
I’m known as ‘The Sailing Chef’, since I love to take my guests on a boat trip to show them my home town, combining a boating safari with a culinary experience. I will take care of everything, including a lunch, boat trip and an 8-course menu.
NATIONAL PARK WEERRIBBEN - WIEDEN
This beautiful nature reserve - the largest swamplands in North-Western Europe - is the perfect place for canoeing, biking, and hiking. Its unique landscape and varied wildlife make it an absolute must-see for nature lovers.
EXPERIENCE A WATER VILLA STAY IN GIETHOORN WITH A TWO MICHELIN STAR DINNER
Unique experience for lovers of nature, fine dining and watersports
BOOK THE LINDENHOF WATERVILLA
You can find this modern villa right at the waterfront on a large park with a restaurant. One of the main perks is having breakfast and dinner at Two Michelin star restaurant De Lindenhof, which is nearby.
It’s perfect for winter and summer, with a fireplace, taxi service to and from restaurant De Lindenhof, a sauna, a jetty, and a swimming deck where you can jump in the clean swimming water anytime. Martin can pick you up and take you on a boat tour around National Parc The Weerribben, with drinks and culinary snacks on board.
Where to eat & drink
RESTAURANT DE LINDENHOF
We started building our paradise called De Lindenhof in Giethoorn 25 years ago. Together with my wife Marjan we gained Two Michelin Stars. Serving both local and international cuisine, the food is heavily inspired by the beautiful surroundings, with clean and pure taste in the foreground.
PALINGROKERIJ KONTER
This authentic smokehouse in Vollenhove is an excellent spot to get fresh and smoked eel, salmon, and mackerel. Their products are smoked the same way today as when they were established in 1911, with masterful craftsmanship and an open fire. Want to have a taste straight away? You can also enjoy a sandwich on the terrace with a beautiful view over the harbor.
GRAND CAFE FANFARE
This cosy local pub in the middle of the picturesque town of Giethoorn is the perfect spot to taste the locally brewed Geytbier. Looking for a snack? They have delicious shrimp croquettes and loaded fries!
Gallery Hotel & Restaurant De Lindenhof & the Water Villa
