Must-see shopping in Southern Canal Ring

  • Concerto

    Southern Canal Ring

    This rambling shop is muso heaven, with a fabulous selection of new and secondhand vinyl and CDs encompassing every imaginable genre, including rockabilly…

  • Kramer Kunst & Antiek

    Southern Canal Ring

    Specialising in antique blue-and-white Dutch tiles, this engrossing, crammed-to-the-rafters shop is chock-a-block with fascinating antiques, silver…

  • Vlieger

    Southern Canal Ring

    Love stationery and paper? Make a beeline for Vlieger. Since 1869, this two-storey shop has been supplying it all: Egyptian papyrus, beautiful handmade…

  • Eichholtz Delicatessen

    Southern Canal Ring

    Being in this store, with its brightly coloured wrappers blazing from the shelves, feels like walking into a piece of pop art. Americans missing Hershey's…

  • Hoogkamp Antiquariaat

    Southern Canal Ring

    On quaint Spiegelgracht, this antiques shop sells prints that make for great souvenirs. You'll find old maps and landscapes of Amsterdam, artworks, and…

  • Young Designers United

    Southern Canal Ring

    This sleek boutique has a stylish array of affordable items by young European designers. You might spot durable basics, handmade leggings or heels made…

  • MaisonNL

    Southern Canal Ring

    This little concept store sells all sorts of beautiful things you didn't realise you needed, such as Christian Lacroix notebooks and cute-as-a-button…

  • Shirt Shop

    Southern Canal Ring

    On Amsterdam's main gay street, this shop has a kaleidoscopic array of the go-to going-out garb for many local men: nicely patterned smart shirts, as well…

  • Tinkerbell

    Southern Canal Ring

    The mechanical bear blowing bubbles outside this shop fascinates kids, as do the intriguing technical and scientific toys inside. You'll also find…

  • Mail & Female

    Southern Canal Ring

    Located outside the Red Light district, this erotic shop has more of a focus on female-friendly porn and toys than other such local establishments.

  • Property Of...

    Southern Canal Ring

    This Amsterdam-based label produces dapper travel gear, from backpacks to tote bags, using genuine leather and recycled materials.

  • Atelier Anna + Nina

    Southern Canal Ring

    Inside a beautiful brick building, this shop from local jewellery designer Anna + Nina sells dainty and minimalistic pieces.

  • Stadsboekwinkel

    Southern Canal Ring

    Run by the city printer, this is the best source of books about Amsterdam's history, urban development, ecology and politics. Most titles are in Dutch (if…

  • International Theatre & Film Books

    Southern Canal Ring

    In the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam building, this specialist bookshop is packed with theatre and film books in English and has sections on musicals…

  • Hart's Wijnhandel

    Southern Canal Ring

    Browsing for jenever (Dutch gin) and French and Italian wines at this genteel, galleried shop with a pedigree stretching back to 1880 is an absolute…

  • Mark Raven Amsterdam Art

    Southern Canal Ring

    Dutch artist Mark Raven's calligraphic paintings, drawings and sketches depict Amsterdam's cityscapes. They're sold here as affordable artworks and…

  • Skateboards Amsterdam

    Southern Canal Ring

    Skater-dude heaven, with everything required for the freewheeling lifestyle: cruisers, longboards, shoes, laces, caps, beanies, bags, backpacks, and…

  • Look Out

    Southern Canal Ring

    Look Out has been peddling funky threads since 1972, and is run by the daughter of the original founder. Catering to men and women, it sells notably…

  • Mobilia

    Southern Canal Ring

    Dutch and international design is stunningly showcased at this three-storey 'lifestyle studio', with sofas, workstations, bookshelves, lighting, cushions,…

  • Jaski

    Southern Canal Ring

    A large commercial gallery selling paintings, prints, ceramics and sculptures by some of the most famous members of the CoBrA (Copenhagen, Brussels,…

  • Reflex Modern Art Gallery

    Southern Canal Ring

    This stylish and prominent gallery shows and sells contemporary art, prints, photography, and books from international artists.

  • Lieve Hemel

    Southern Canal Ring

    This small, fine gallery specialises in magnificent contemporary Dutch realist paintings and sculptures.