Must-see shopping in South Holland

  • Wereldwijven

    South Holland

    A shop associated with a social enterprise, Wereldwijven (Worldpeople) trains migrant women in sewing and embroidery, giving them a potential income…

  • De Groene Passage

    Rotterdam

    An emporium of eco-conscious and sustainable products, this indoor market hosts small businesses selling food, soaps, clothing, homewares, furniture and…

  • Groos

    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…

  • Schorem, front view

    Schorem

    Rotterdam

    Styled on the barbershops of old, Schorem offers traditional gel-thick haircuts like pompadours, flattops and contours. However, it’s the atmosphere that…

  • Booij Kaasmakers

    Rotterdam

    Making cheese for close on four centuries, this family business specialises in buurenkaas (neighbourhood cheese), which it makes on a farm outside…

  • Frenken

    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…

  • Bookstor

    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…

  • Whiskybase

    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…

  • Clone

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • '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…

  • Van Stockum Bookshop

    Leiden

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

  • 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.

  • Stanley & Livingstone

    Den Haag

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

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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.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tattoo Bob

    Rotterdam

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

  • De Blauwe Tulp

    Delft

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

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