Must-see shopping in The Netherlands

  • Chills & Thrills

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Always packed with tourists straining to hear each other over thumping techno music, busy Chills & Thrills sells 'magic truffles', herbal trips, E-testing…

  • Knuffels

    Amsterdam

    Bobbing mobiles and suspended toys have a motor and strings keeping them in fascinating constant motion in the window of this busy toyshop. There are…

  • De Winkel van Nijntje

    Amsterdam

    A Miffy (Nijntje in Dutch) emporium, devoted entirely to the much-adored character of Dutch illustrator Dick Bruna. The mouthless one is celebrated in all…

  • Gouds Kaashuis

    South Holland

    More than 50 types of locally produced cheese are displayed in this cheese shop, with some free samples so you can be sure of what you're buying. It also…

  • A Boeken

    Amsterdam

    A trove of ribbons, feathers and fabric, and iron-on patches from Mexican skulls to Russian dolls. You'll start to imagine you'll sew (or iron on) one day…

  • Coster Diamonds

    Amsterdam

    Founded in 1840, Coster is Europe's oldest working diamond factory. Watch the polishers at work on a free guided tour – more interesting than the nearby…

  • Bever Women's Store

    Amsterdam

    This branch of one of the Netherlands' leading outdoors stores stocks a good range of women's clothing and accessories. It's just around the corner from…

  • Joe's Vliegerwinkel

    Amsterdam

    Kids and grown-ups will appreciate this specialised kite shop, which also sells lots of other random stuff, from solar-powered hula dancers to lantern…

  • NaNa

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    The 'most vibrating shop in town' is actually pretty classy. Choose from a massive assortment of devices that can battery power your and/or your partner's…

  • De Emaillekeizer

    De Pijp

    This colourful shop brims with enamel treasures, including metal tableware. The Dutch signs, such as the unmistakable 'coffeeshop' signs, make quirky…

  • S.Q.U.I.M

    Groningen

    With counter constructed from upcycled beer crates, there is no mistaking what this hipster boutique sells: craft beer from the Netherlands and elsewhere.

  • De Candelaer

    Delft

    Delftware outfit De Candelaer is located just off the Markt. It employs three artists, who don't seem to mind customers watching them while they work.

  • Noor

    De Pijp

    Noor's affordable modern fashion may make you want to skip the competition at the Albert Cuypmarkt altogether. Don't miss the jam-packed sale rack.

  • Very Cherry

    Rotterdam

    Caroline Poiesz designs fetching 1950s-style women's clothing and sells it alongside retro pieces by other local designers at this cute boutique.

  • Het is Liefde

    De Pijp

    Feel the love in this wedding shop, where keepsakes and ephemera include whimsical cake toppers in boy-girl, boy-boy and girl-girl couplings.

  • All the Luck in the World

    Amsterdam

    A charming little concept store selling chic accessories, jewellery and quirky yet classy homewares and gifts. It also has an on-site cafe.

  • Things I Like Things I Love

    Amsterdam

    Stocks clothing for hip, young women along with accessories and quirky, cool homewares. There are a few branches around town.

  • Headline

    Groningen

    One of three shops selling vinyl records on Steentilstraat, Headline stands out for its selection of unique and rare albums.

  • We Are Vintage

    Amsterdam

    This packed-to-the-gills shop has a great range of good-quality secondhand threads, from '90s shirts to '70s maxi dresses.

  • De Passage

    Den Haag

    Entered from Spuistraat, Hofweg or Gravenstraat, this elegant, 19th-century covered arcade is home to stores and cafes.

  • Pleck

    Delft

    A selection of colourful clothes and homewares fills this shop, which also has a cafe section with courtyard seating.

  • Magic Mushroom Gallery

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    This outlet of the local chain has a wide choice of 'magic truffles', pipes and bongs, along with novelty gifts.

  • Schwung Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Sells women's clothing and menswear from labels such as American Vintage, Kings of Indigo and Notes du Nord.

  • Henxs

    Amsterdam

    This store is skater and graffiti-artist heaven with clothing, graffiti supplies and edgy accessories.

  • Tattoo Bob

    Rotterdam

    Tattoo Bob is a Rotterdam – and Katendrecht – legend, tattooing here on the cape since 1968.

  • Van der Velde

    Leeuwarden

    An elegant bookshop with a small but decent selection of English-language and travel books.

  • RoB

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Leather, rubber and (faux) police uniforms are just the start at this fetish shop.

  • Organic Market

    Maastricht

    An organic market fills the median of Stationstraat on Thursday afternoons.

  • De Blauwe Tulp

    Delft

    Delftware is painted and sold in this studio and shop near the Markt.

  • Boerenmarkt

    Amsterdam

    Stalls selling organic foods and produce draw crowds on Saturdays.

  • Le Coin Perdu

    Utrecht

    Specialises in art-deco and art-nouveau glassware and ornaments.

  • Museum Shop at the Museumplein

    Amsterdam

    The Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum jointly operate the Museum Shop at the Museumplein, so you can pick up posters, cards and other art souvenirs from…

  • Amsterdam Circus Shop

    Amsterdam

    In the market for circus supplies? This store has you covered, from unicycles and fire hoops to magic tricks.

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