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Shopping

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.

Shopping for the whole family

Shopping for men

Sporty menswear or street wear

Shopping for women

Small boutiques and unique fashion stores

Shopping for your kids

For the little and the bigger ones

Make sure to visit the boutiques near the Botersloot, Nieuwemarkt and Pannekoekstraat.

Rotterdam Sneaker walhalla

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-visits

Collectiv by Swan

Collectiv 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.

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KEET Rotterdam

A 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!

Do it like Jolanda

Jolanda lives in Rotterdam Noord and tells about the best local gems to go shopping.

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Where to shop

From brand & concept stores to trendy local shops. Check out where to shop and get inspired!

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Rotterdam Musthaves

The only thing more fun than giving gifts is giving local gifts! You can make everyone, including yourself, happy with these authentic Rotterdam products.

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48 hours Shopping in Rotterdam

Curious as to where Rotterdam’s trendy hotspots and its locals can be found? Discover them with this 48 hour guide to Rotterdam.

Sustainable fashion brands and initiatives

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.

SUSAN BIJL Flagshipstore

Look for lifestyle brand SUSAN BIJL’s flagship store on Mauritsweg in the heart of Rotterdam. SUSAN BIJL is known nationally and internationally for the colourful nylon bag The New Shoppingbag. This first brick-and-mortar Susan Bijl store is also the place where the label presents its new products.

Joline Jolink

Joline Jolink makes stylish clothing in natural materials, both beautiful and practical. Fashion for women who always want to look their best, whether they’re at work, cycling through the city or at a party. The garments are produced in limited quantities by experienced family firms, with a strong focus on quality, people, animal welfare and the environment.

Freitag Store

For nearly 25 years, FREITAG has been breathing new life into the largest waste product of Europe’s long-distance transport industry: tarpaulins. The popular Swiss brand turns the canvas into functional, durable bags and accessories.

Ruby Lee

Ruby Lee’s is fashion designer Maurien Koolhoven’s vintage shop. Maurien swears by vintage clothes, hats, bags, shoes, gloves and jewellery, for their quality, uniqueness, exquisite materials, original details and cut. Ruby Lee’s ladies’ collection is a mix of stylish quality pieces and eye-catchers from the 1950s to the present. For women of all ages and sizes with a style of their own.

The Swapshop

Swapping is the new shopping. Give your clothes and other fashion items a new life, and renew your wardrobe.

De Groene Passage

Human, animal and environmentally friendly shopping is the aim of the shopping centre the Groene Passage. You’ll find among others, supermarket Gimsel for health-food and cosmetics, Van Binnen natural living, the Wereldwinkel with fair trade products and Labyrinth books and lifestyle. To keep your energy up, you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at Spirit where everything is 100% organic and 100% vegetarian.