Title: Kop van Overijssel Travel Guide: Best of Kop van Overijssel, Overijssel Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kop van Overijssel](https://expedia.co.uk/Kop-Van-Overijssel-Hotels.d6055707.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kop van Overijssel](https://expedia.co.uk/Kop-Van-Overijssel-Holiday-Rentals.d6055707.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Kop van Overijssel](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kop-Van-Overijssel.d6055707.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kop van Overijssel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kop-Van-Overijssel.d6055707.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kop van Overijssel Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kop-Van-Overijssel.d6055707.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kop van Overijssel Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kop van Overijssel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b5074e351a6be93a6e21b67870b42669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Mirela Pavel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d34af43883f71830b0b553540bbc91fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Mirela Pavel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d34af43883f71830b0b553540bbc91fa.jpg) ![Photo by Figenita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7259d7aa439a17c94fecd9dac05260cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Figenita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7259d7aa439a17c94fecd9dac05260cd.jpg) ![Photo by Figenita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bcc2e1b64d44c951614960abd596310d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Figenita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bcc2e1b64d44c951614960abd596310d.jpg) ![Photo by Figenita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/dd92ac36202e82eb18055d6b20d269e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Figenita](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/dd92ac36202e82eb18055d6b20d269e3.jpg) ## Visit Kop van Overijssel Things to do #### Enjoy the nature and the practical location of this region of Overijssel. Spend a weekend with your partner or a week with the whole family! Kop van Overijssel is the promontory of the province, hence the name Head of Overijssel, and is bordered on three sides by the provinces Friesland, Drenthe and Flevoland. This practical location is perfect for day trips to the other provinces. Kop van Overijssel also has a lot to offer such as charming villages and a great national park. One of the most beautiful parts of Kop van Overijssel is Giethoorn, which is also known as the Venice of the North. Take a boat tour or hire a boat yourself and sail through this green water village and enjoy the picturesque bridges and the stately traditional villas. Nature lovers will love National Park Weerribben-Wieden, one of the biggest interconnected peatlands in north-western Europe and the perfect place for a day outdoors. Beulakerwijde is a must. This huge lake is perfect for boating. Cities such as Heerenveen in Friesland and Lelystad in Flevoland are very near by! You can also easily combine your stay in Overijssel with some culture or an evening of clubbing. The best way to enjoy the region’s abundant nature is by bicycle or boat. Pack a picnic and spend the whole day outdoors! Kop van Overijssel is north of Zwolle, a city that is easy to reach by train and car. Once you're in the region you can often park for free but always check to make sure before you leave the car. Spend a few days in Overijssel and discover its stunning nature. You'll love it! - Top hotels in Kop van Overijssel - Top Holiday Rentals in Kop van Overijssel ![MyHotelSteenwijk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78066100/78066084/43f6fd3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MyHotelSteenwijk Oostermeentherand, 2B, Steenwijk, OV £65 29 Sept - 30 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Steenwijk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rabo Theater De Meenthe and Church of Sint-Clemenskerk ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews) "There was no one there for checking into the hotel. There was a notice on the door with a local phone number. WE DO NOT HAVE PHONE ACCESS in Europe. Luckily someone was coming to their room and was willing to call for us. We got access to a lock box with the room card. People in our group got a text ..." Reviewed on 18 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=78066084&PinnedHotelID=78066084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055707) ![A Stunning Contemporary Designed Houseboat.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34159900/34159855/89b79c27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A Stunning Contemporary Designed Houseboat. Giethoorn, Overste Stay at this family-friendly houseboat in Giethoorn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus Museum ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews) Very cool experience "The property is excellent and in a quiet area ideal for taking a break. Giethoorn is a beatifull place and it is higly recommended for a visit. Overall excellent experience and very highly recommended" Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=34159855&PinnedHotelID=34159855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055707) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=34159855&PinnedHotelID=34159855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055707) ![Giethoorn Lodge, Luxury Holiday Home, Luxuriöses Ferienhaus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34030500/34030444/446998f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Giethoorn Lodge, Luxury Holiday Home, Luxuriöses Ferienhaus Giethoorn, Overijssel Stay at this family-friendly lodge in Giethoorn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions De Oude Aarde and Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus Museum ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Special vacation "We loved our stay at this Vrbo in Giethoorn. It was great to live a little like those who are always living there. The use of the boat was a must as it gave us a feeling of what it is like to live in this area surrounded by water. I loved the tranquil feeling of going for a boat ride, and walking ..." Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=34030444&PinnedHotelID=34030444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055707) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=34030444&PinnedHotelID=34030444&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055707) [See all 1,914 properties in Kop van Overijssel](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6055707) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kroondomein Giethoorn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45010000/45009900/45009834/ba195745_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kroondomein Giethoorn 33a Binnenpad, Giethoorn, Overste Stay at this 3.5-star chalet in Giethoorn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, airport drop-off service (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions De Oude Aarde and Giethoorn ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews) "It was confusing finding the hotel. You do have to park and walk a bit to the hotel. Once i figured it out and got settled it was absolutely lovely. Quiet. Slept well. Restaurants neighborhood all walking distance." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Giethoorn-Hotels-Kroondomein-Giethoorn.h45009834.Hotel-Information) ![A Stunning Contemporary Designed Houseboat.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34159900/34159855/89b79c27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A Stunning Contemporary Designed Houseboat. Giethoorn, Overste Stay at this family-friendly houseboat in Giethoorn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus Museum ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews) Very cool experience "The property is excellent and in a quiet area ideal for taking a break. Giethoorn is a beatifull place and it is higly recommended for a visit. Overall excellent experience and very highly recommended" Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Giethoorn-Hotels-A-Stunning-Contemporary-Designed-Houseboat.h34159855.Hotel-Information) ![Waterpark Giethoorn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103460000/103452400/103452373/ec7a8471_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterpark Giethoorn 17B Binnenpad, Giethoorn, OV Stay at this 3-star chalet in Giethoorn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions De Oude Aarde and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (14 reviews) "I love Giethoorn, and my dream of a weekend in Giethoorn was fulfilled, with great comfort, convenience and beauty" Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Giethoorn-Hotels-Waterpark-Giethoorn.h103452373.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Kop van Overijssel](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6055707&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the forests or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Park-De-Weerribben-Sint-Jansklooster.d6113310.Attraction) #### De Oude Aarde You can spend time browsing the exhibits at De Oude Aarde in Zuideinde. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/De-Oude-Aarde-Giethoorn.d553248621562516016.Attraction) #### Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus Museum during your travels in Zuideinde. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Giethoorn-T-Olde-Maat-Uus-Museum-Giethoorn.d553248634280324344.Attraction) #### Rabo Theater De Meenthe You can make plans for a show at Rabo Theater De Meenthe during your stay in Steenwijk. Wander the forests and lakeside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rabo-Theater-De-Meenthe-Steenwijk.d553248634280302365.Attraction) #### Villa Rams Woerthe You can spend time exploring the galleries in Villa Rams Woerthe in Steenwijk. Discover the area's countryside and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Villa-Rams-Woerthe-Steenwijk.d553248625343994520.Attraction) #### Church of Sint-Clemenskerk Find out about the history of Steenwijk when you take a trip to Church of Sint-Clemenskerk. Wander the forests or discover the area's countryside. 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