Shopping

Whether you are out to spend some serious money, looking for bargains or intend to only do some window shopping, Amsterdam’s choice guarantees you’ll be successful.

Fashion

Amsterdam is a fashion city! The busiest shopping street in Amsterdam is the Kalverstraat with countless boutiques.

Souvenirs

Find a nice present to take home with you!

Fun shopping

Amsterdam is THE place for fun shopping! How about a shop with just toothbrushes or buttons? Or collector and cult shops? For travel books you need look no further than Amsterdam.

Art & Antique

The shopping area concentrated in and around Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, near the Rijksmuseum, has an international reputation for fine art and antiques. This district boasts over 80 antique stores, galleries and antique markets.

Department stores

On Rokin you will find the chic department store Maison de Bonneterie. Amsterdam boasts more department stores of this type. A visit to the trendy department store Metz & Co is definitely worth the effort. The upper floor café offers beautiful views of the canals. And what about the Magna Plaza? This exclusive shopping mall is housed in what was previously the general post office.

Markets

Amsterdam has been a trade center for many centuries and you can still experience this at Amsterdam’s many markets. The Albert Cuypmarkt is Amsterdam's largest and busiest market. It offers a variety of products, ranging from exotic fruits to Dutch fish. It is also a great place to shop for inexpensive clothes. The world's only floating flower market is, of course, in Amsterdam.

Diamonds

Most diamond polishers, as well as diamond traders, give demonstrations in diamond cutting and many of the world-renowned diamond stores can be found in Amsterdam.