Must-see shopping in The Netherlands

  • Laundry Industry

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Hip urban shoppers head here for well-cut, well-designed women's and men's clothes by this Dutch design house. Shoes, jewellery and designer knick-knacks…

  • Swordfish & Friend

    Utrecht

    This music-and-design concept shop sees retro-record players and rare vinyl facing off against prints by local artists, cartoon shopping bags, slogan…

  • Mauritshuis Gift Shop

    Den Haag

    Classy souvenirs inspired by works in the museum collection, postcards, posters, books and more are on offer at the excellent Mauritshuis gift shop.

  • Petra Jongmans

    Rotterdam

    Local artisan Petra Jongman creates sleek and extremely attractive silver jewellery at this canal-side atelier and shop in Delfshaven. She also runs…

  • Retro & Chic

    Amsterdam

    One of Amsterdam's many vintage shops, this stands out for the hand-picked feel and quality of its retro collection. There's some super jewellery as well…

  • Neef Louis Design

    Amsterdam Noord

    A huge warehouse full of vintage, designer and industrial furniture, this is a treasure trove of antique luggage, mid-century bookcases, retro radios,…

  • 't Kaaswinkeltje

    South Holland

    The most alluring (and aromatic) of Gouda's many cheese shops, this place next to the canal is full of tasty unpasturised farmer's cheese from local…

  • Donner

    Rotterdam

    This multifloor place is one of the largest bookshops in the country, with an excellent English-language fiction section and a large selection of travel…

  • Art Market

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Save on gallery fees by buying direct from the artists at Amsterdam's art market. Some 60 Dutch and contemporary artists set up on the square every week.

  • Stenelux

    De Pijp

    Browse Stenelux' delightful collection of gems, minerals, stones and fossils. The fascinating collection from this world and beyond includes meteorites.

  • Van Stockum Bookshop

    Leiden

    Opposite the ornate Stadhuis (city hall), this excellent bookshop has a wide selection, including plenty of English-language titles.

  • Marbles Vintage

    Amsterdam

    Marbles has several branches around town and is just one of the vintage shops in this area, selling secondhand treasures from hats to jeans.

  • Cacao

    Utrecht

    Choco marvels galore including models of the Domtoren fashioned from top-quality chocolate.

  • Lily Scarlet

    Rotterdam

    If you are keen to dress à la mode when in Rotterdam, this vintage shop is a good place to source the appropriate pieces.

  • Things I Like Things I Love

    Amsterdam

    Browse for hip threads, unique homewares and must-have accessories at this stylish store with a few branches around town.

  • Raak

    De Pijp

    Unique casual clothing, bags, jewellery and homewares by Dutch and Scandinavian designers fill Raak's shelves and racks.

  • Linnaeus Bookstore

    Amsterdam

    Lovely neighbourhood bookstore with a well-curated selection of English novels, travel guides and children's books.

  • Entre Deux

    Maastricht

    Multilevel shopping arcade fronted to the south by a medieval-house facade. Focuses mainly on clothing and fashion.

  • Van Dijk & Ko

    Amsterdam Noord

    A warehouse full of interesting antiques and vintage furniture, wardrobes, glassware, prints and more for sale.

  • Stanley & Livingstone

    Den Haag

    Quaint travel bookshop with a good range of guidebooks and maps, as well as some travel accessories.

  • Postzegelmarkt

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    This little street-side market sells rare, highly collectable postage stamps, coins and medals.

  • Hop

    Utrecht Province

    Beer shop with a superb selection of local as well as international brews.

  • Antiques Market

    Amsterdam

    Treasure hunters will find lots of old books and bric-a-brac to peruse.

  • Interglobe

    Utrecht

    Brilliantly stocked map and travel-book specialist.

  • A former Dutch TV star is the face behind Nikkie, Amsterdam

    Nikkie

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam-based Nikkie Plessen was a familiar face on Dutch TV as an actress and presenter, but she's now swapped the screen for women's fashion design,…

  • Gathershop is located in Hannie Dankbaarpassage close to the Foodhallen

    Gathershop

    Amsterdam

    The beautifully curated Gathershop is a gift buyer's dream, stocking handmade and fair-trade items from clothing to homewares. Between the carefully…

  • New and secondhand bikes are available at ReCycle, Amsterdam

    ReCycle

    Amsterdam

    In a warehouse-like space in De Hallen, ReCycle sells both new and secondhand bikes, carries out bike repairs and restores classic two-wheelers. And…

  • VLVT specialise in Dutch-designed clothing for women

    VLVT

    Amsterdam

    Up-and-coming Dutch-designed fashion for women is stocked at this chic, light-filled boutique, featuring carefully curated Dutch and international…

  • High-end footwear from Dutch shoemaker Manwood

    Manwood

    Amsterdam

    Dutch shoemaker Manwood sells stylish men's and women's footwear (boots, lace-ups, heels, ballerina flats, sneakers and sandals), mostly by Italian…

  • Designer clothing for men and women at Ennu, Amsterdam

    Ennu

    Amsterdam

    Men and women's high fashion goes street in Ennu's uber-modish surrounds. Designer labels stocked here include Balenciaga, Rick Owens, Isabel Marant and…

  • All about Jeans at Denim City store, Amsterdam

    Denim City Store

    Amsterdam

    A huge store devoted to the blue stuff, with jeans by Levi, Nudie, Lee, Pepe, Kings of Indigo and many more. It also recycles denim into original pieces.

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    Blaak Markt

    Rotterdam

    This huge street market sprawls across its namesake square east of Markthal. Stalls sell all manner of food, gadgets, clothes, snacks and much more.

  • Shop for chic pieces and known labels at Buise, Amsterdam

    Buise

    Amsterdam

    A chic boutique selling cool fashion-pack favourites, such as pieces by Isabel Marant and other labels, including Paul & Joe and Ganni.

  • Blond

    De Pijp

    In a Barbie-pink shop that doubles as a tearoom, the blonde owners sell plates and dishes that they glaze in colourful, often hilarious designs – ladies…

  • Ten Katemarkt

    Amsterdam

    Outside food hall De Hallen, this small yet thronged street market has fresh fish, fruit and veg, wheels of Dutch cheeses, antipasti, nuts, spices, ready…

  • Blom & Blom

    Amsterdam Noord

    Repurposed German industrial lamps are on sale at this one-of-a-kind workshop, run by two brothers (hence, Blom & Blom). Each lamp has a description of…

  • Hema

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    A Netherlands mainstay, this general-purpose department store chain now attracts as many design aficionados as bargain hunters. Expect low prices,…

  • Bever

    Amsterdam

    One of the Netherlands' leading outdoor-equipment retailers, Bever is a great place to dream of adventures, browsing tents, backpacks, sleeping bags et al…

  • Innerspace

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Known for good service and information, this big shop started as a supplier to large parties; it now sells 'magic truffles', herbal ecstasy, psychoactive…

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