European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 07, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse Be our guest escape to the quiet of Netherlands version of Venice byjoe andean guest writer think about a town with networks of Little canals and walkways where boats. Can be rented with punters that Glide quietly through still Waters and where there Are windmills in the surrounding Countryside. Windmills this town is not Venice but Giet Hoorn located in northeastern Holland and so named because of the masses of Goat horns that settlers found centuries ago. The local tourist information Bureau identified by the Blue vow sign located on the main thoroughfare As one enters the outskirts of Giet Hoorn will recommend a variety of available accommodations from guesthouses to hotels where a spacious quiet double room with a View of the canal and Distant Fields a Large private Bath and Cable to and breakfast can be had for 110 guilders about $70. Several restaurants in the area offer the Holland specially of Large pancakes served Sweet or Savory with Ham cheese or mushrooms. Since cars Are not permitted in the town Giet Hoorn can be explored by walking or bicycling along clearly marked path s that follow the canals. There Are Many options available for those wishing to explore by boat Small sailboats paddle boats motorboats boats hired with a punter the local equivalent of a gondolier or larger group tour boats with guides. My husband and i chose to rent a Small Motorboat that can accommodate up to six people at a Cost of 50 guilders $30 for two hours. This is the minimum amount of time necessary to cover the route marked on a map that is provided with the boat. Although the route is easy to follow be sure to take along a hat if it is a sunny Day and bottled water would also be welcomed. Another Lovely town in the area is Harlingen in the Friesland Region on the North sea coast. This picture postcard old seaport lies in the Friesland area of the Netherlands where fierce local Pride is expressed by flying a frisian Flag speaking the local dialect and even by carrying a frisian passport that tourists can obtain if they wish at local Vav offices. Harlingen is a town where serious sailors with Large sailboats tie up their vessels for the night. Take a stroll along Noor Dehaven in the evening to watch these Graceful sailboats Glide into the docks after a Day s Outing on the Baltic sea. The main Dock of Harlingen is also where ferry boats depart several times daily for the islands of Vlieland and Ter Schelling. Long term parking is available for those who wish to leave their car on the Mainland. Another worthwhile sight in Harlingen is the municipal museum at Voo Straat 66, which has an interesting collection of ship models. Souvenirs sold in numerous shops in Harlingen include inexpensive Glass bottles with Small Model ships inside and sailing Caps styled after those to our readers of a ill off f a a / of Tiff s fyn t vow -. Have you had any great experiences travelling through Europe visited any out of the Way places share them with us. Write about your travels including tips and suggestions so we can pass them along to our readers. Include photos if possible. _ Send to editor stripes Magazine the stars and stripes unit 29480 Apo 09211 photos can be returned Only if accompanied by self addressed envelopes. Harlingen Giet Hoorn Netherlands worn by sailors in past Days. Directions i Elhorn is three hours from Bonn Germany via a-3 North to arnhem then a-50 to Zwolle to n-331, then follow the clearly marked signs to Giet Hoorn. Harlingen can be reached from Giet Hoorn by taking a-32 to then a-7 and n-31 to Harlingen. 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