As a tourist you cannot leave Leeuwarden empty-handed. In the small streets such as Kleine Kerkstraat, Nieuwe Oosterstraat, St Jacobsstraat, Naauw, Vijzelstraat & Tuinen you will find interesting and unique shops. We give you some tips to get a nice gift or souvenir.
1. Meet Mister Fred
You can find the most beautiful, unique finds for you and your family at the Meet Mister Fred concept store on Vijzelstraat. Don’t forget the monthly Farmer’s Market on the first Saturday of the month in this cosy little shopping street! Open Wed-Sat 11:00-17:00 Location: Vijzelstraat 10
2. Drankenspeciaalzaak Jelle
The place to buy your (local) beer to take home. This is how you get the Grutte Pier bottled here. But the beer from De Kroon op Leeuwarden is also available here, such as the Cambier. In addition, there are more than 400 different beers available, including plenty of local beers. Location: Voorstreek 63
3. Sidewalk Gallery
This is the city’s smallest shop. Roy Schreuder sells prints, silkscreens, stickers etc. by himself and befriended Street Art artists here. It is only open very irregularly, so you just have to be lucky if Roy is there. Address: Voorstreek 32A
4. H-Wing Blokhuispoort
The Blokhuispoort is Leeuwarden’s old prison. In the H wing, you will find small shops and studios in the former cells! There are also a number of original cells and a small museum. The H wing is located at the very back of the Blokhuispoort.
Location: Blokhuisplein 40
5. Ny-Na
Is probably the most colourful shop in Leeuwarden. The shop is located in a beautiful monumental building. This shop is full of colourful things that will make everyone a little bit happier. Whether that is a wooden Buddha from Asia, Mexican pottery, kitchenware from India or cuddle toys from Fryslân. They also sell colourful retro clothes for women from Who’s that Girl and Blutgeschwister. Location: Sint Jacobsstraat 11
6. Kinderboekwinkel de Toverlantaarn
Is the prettiest children’s bookstore in town. It is also the place to buy a nice card. For example, with a poem by Judith Nieken. They also have lots of beautiful wooden toys. Location: Nieuwestad 119
7. Spellekijn
This is the place to get a nice game. The store is filled to the brim with games. So always ask for advice from the friendly game fanatics who work there. Locatie: Nieuwestad 79
8. De Zuivelhoeve
Has two shops opposite each other in the Kleine Kerkstraat. On one side of the street they sell tasty nuts and the best cheese and on the other side you imagine yourself in Spain and buy the best sausages and Jamon. Try walking down this street without buying anything here.Location: Kleine kerkstraat 23 en 24
9. De Torenwachter
This is the place to go for a Frisian souvenir or tasty regional product. Get your Frisian beers, liqueurs, mustard or jam here. But Oldehove’s, Frisian clogs and everything else where they can print a Frisian frag upon are for sale here. Location: Oldehoofsterkerkhof 52
10. Afûk
This is the only place in Leeuwarden where you will definitely hear the Frisian language. That alone makes it worth a visit. In addition, they also sell very nice books in and about Frisian. And for a Frisian-language souvenir you’ve come to the right place. Location: Boterhoek 3
11. La Venezia
You don’t go here for a souvenir to take home. But La Venezia is a must-visit and a household name in Leeuwarden. When the weather is nice, there is often a long queue outside, and for good reason: since 1934, they have been making the most delicious ice cream in Leeuwarden. And you’ll have finished it all before you leave Leeuwarden.
Location: Nieuweburen 137
12. King Kong Records
If you are looking for beautiful records, you have to go to the Voorstreek. If you like Alternative music you should definitely check King Kong Records. They sell New Metal and forgotten singer-songwriters to Experimental noise or Punk. But they also have Afrobeat, Jazz and Experimental House. They also sell 2nd hand records! Location: Voorstreek 11. Across the street is Discus Music & Film.
Have you found enough tips for shopping in Leeuwarden? Of course, there are many more shops in the city. Ask our guides about them during our walking tours in Leeuwarden. And don’t forget to check out our other tips about Leeuwarden