Shopping in Amsterdam

Shops that we think are interesting to visit:

• For those into cooking, you must to visit Duikelman.
• If you like music make your way to the Utrechtsestraat and have a look at Concerto. Check out the schedule for free in-store performances.
• Lambiek is Europe's first comic shop and probably the oldest existing comic shop worldwide. It has been a hallmark in the world of comics since its opening in 1968.

There are many street markets in Amsterdam, we have made a selection for you:

• The "Albert Cuypmarkt" is a mile-long streetmarket. The market is held between 9.00-16.00, Monday through Saturday. 
• The Waterlooplein Flea market is a big outdoor bazaar, best for second-hand clothing and full of general bric-a-brac. Traditionally the oldest and most interesting market of Amsterdam, Waterlooplein been during the last few decades been associated with the youth culture. You can buy trendy t-shirts, old military uniforms, Che Guevara posters, cheap canned spray paints for graffiti, and objects from the underdeveloped countries of Africa and Asia as well as get a tattoo.
• The flower market is, as you might expect, the place for flowers, though it is very touristic.
• Less touristic is the antique market "de Looier", the largest indoor Antiques Centre in the Netherlands with more than 1750 square meters of antiques, art and collectibles. There are 72 stands, several bigger shops, a café and 90 display cabinets.

Not every day:

• On the first Sunday of the month, the Sunday market is held in het Westerpark. Shop primarily for art, fashion and design, but you will also find locals selling homemade food.
• The "Westermarkt" is held only on Monday mornings between 9.00 and 13.00. But if you are in Amsterdam on a Monday morning and you like to walk markets, this one is not to be missed.