The diversity that characterises Rotterdam – the people, the buildings – is also reflected in the range of shops. Large department stores, small boutiques, special concept stores and unique speciality stores make shopping in Rotterdam a pleasure. For high-end fashion stores, visit the Meent, the Van Oldebarneveltstraat and the Pannenkoekstraat. The Oude Noorden and the Nieuwe Binnenweg are surprising areas where you will discover must-have items you didn’t know you were looking for.
Make sure to visit the boutiques near the Botersloot, Nieuwemarkt and Pannekoekstraat.
Sneakers, kicks, trainers, pattas, you see them everywhere. Just walk through the centre of Rotterdam on a Saturday afternoon and you’ll be surrounded by the most beautiful, hippest and most colourful shoes. Not surprising, because Rotterdam is a mecca for sneaker freaks: it’s full of (unique) sneaker shops.
An overview of the must-visitsConcept Store on the corner of the Karel Doormanstraat and the Van Oldenbarneveltstraat where new brands and designers (including Rotterdammers!) sell their products. From clothing and jewellery to interior items, books and art.
More infoCollectiv by Swan is a creator, designer and creative-buyer’s collective, derived from the Swan Market. The unique concept store is filled with exclusive, handmade and/or custom designed products.
More infoA concept store for start-up web shops, businesses and labels. Clothing, books, bags, accessories, cosmetics, posters and lots of other gadgets: in the brightly lit store, all of these beautifully designed products are shown to their best advantage. The collection changes frequently, so feel free to drop by regularly!
More infoThe only thing more fun than giving gifts is giving local gifts! You can make everyone, including yourself, happy with these authentic Rotterdam products. A good example is the Rotterdam edition of SUSAN BIJL’s The New Shopping Bag. This popular bag in the green-white-green of Rotterdam will be released on Friday 15 November.
More musthavesCurious as to where Rotterdam’s trendy hotspots and its locals can be found? Discover them with this 48 hour guide to Rotterdam.
As befits a world city, Rotterdam is an incredible place to shop. And Rotterdam embraces experiments of all kinds. New ideas and initiatives will constantly surprise you. From second-hand and vintage stores to sustainable initiatives.
In 1953, the Lijnbaan was the first car-free shopping boulevard in Europe and it’s still the best-known Rotterdam shopping street.
