Amsterdam is a great city for Christmas shopping in November and December. Department stores, independent boutiques, food shops and design stores all lean into the festive season. This guide has been cleaned up so it no longer depends on a specific past collection.
Combine shopping with winter events using our Christmas in Amsterdam 2026 guide.
Where to go Christmas shopping in Amsterdam
Dam Square and De Bijenkorf
The area around Dam Square is convenient if you want many shops close together. De Bijenkorf traditionally creates a large festive shopping environment with gifts, decorations and seasonal displays.
The Nine Streets
The Nine Streets are a good choice for smaller boutiques, design, fashion and more unusual gifts.
Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerstraat
These streets have many independent shops, food stores and gift ideas outside the busiest retail streets.
De Pijp
Combine Christmas shopping around Ferdinand Bolstraat, Van Woustraat and Gerard Doustraat with lunch or drinks.
Christmas shopping in 2026
Collections, late-night shopping and opening hours vary by store. Check current hours before travelling, especially around Christmas Eve and the public holidays.
Want to turn it into a winter day out? Combine shopping with our guide to Christmas markets and winter events around Amsterdam.
For more related ideas, continue to our guide to shopping in Amsterdam.