South Holland
A shop associated with a social enterprise, Wereldwijven (Worldpeople) trains migrant women in sewing and embroidery, giving them a potential income…
Must-see shopping in South Holland
Rotterdam
An emporium of eco-conscious and sustainable products, this indoor market hosts small businesses selling food, soaps, clothing, homewares, furniture and…
Rotterdam
Its name is revived local slang for 'pride', and this concept store in the Het Industriegebouw creative industries building is clearly proud of the…
Rotterdam
Styled on the barbershops of old, Schorem offers traditional gel-thick haircuts like pompadours, flattops and contours. However, it’s the atmosphere that…
Rotterdam
Making cheese for close on four centuries, this family business specialises in buurenkaas (neighbourhood cheese), which it makes on a farm outside…
Den Haag
Saint Martins–trained Eric Frenken was the head designer of women's wear at Viktor & Rolf before launching his own equally quirky label. His beautifully…
Den Haag
A hybrid cafe and second-hand bookstore in Het Noordeinde shopping area, this popular meeting spot offers coffee, pastries, comfortable seating, chess…
Rotterdam Tourist Information Gift Shop
Rotterdam
You can pick up a guide to Rotterdam's architecture or a classy souvenir designed and made in the city (homewares, novelty items, cards, food and more) at…
Rotterdam
Enjoy a wee dram or two? If the answer is yes, this shop with its massive collection of bottles is the place for you. Its Whiskybase Gathering in October…
Rotterdam
One of the most recent arrivals at Station Hofplein is the relocation of Dutch experimental/underground electronic-dance-music record label and vinyl 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.
Rotterdam
Local artisan Petra Jongman creates sleek and extremely attractive silver jewellery at this canal-side atelier and shop in Delfshaven. She also runs…
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…
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…
Leiden
Opposite the ornate Stadhuis (city hall), this excellent bookshop has a wide selection, including plenty of English-language titles.
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.
Slijterij Speciaal Bierwinkel Den Gouwen Aar
South Holland
More than 900 types of beer, spirits and wines are displayed on wooden shelves at this canal-house speciality shop.
Den Haag
Quaint travel bookshop with a good range of guidebooks and maps, as well as some travel accessories.
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.
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…
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.
Rotterdam
Caroline Poiesz designs fetching 1950s-style women's clothing and sells it alongside retro pieces by other local designers at this cute boutique.
Den Haag
Entered from Spuistraat, Hofweg or Gravenstraat, this elegant, 19th-century covered arcade is home to stores and cafes.
Delft
A selection of colourful clothes and homewares fills this shop, which also has a cafe section with courtyard seating.
Rotterdam
Tattoo Bob is a Rotterdam – and Katendrecht – legend, tattooing here on the cape since 1968.
