Wendela van Dijk

While London has Harrod’s, Rotterdam is blessed with De Bijenkorf, the most luxurious chain of department stores in the country. The great thing about shopping here is that you’ll find exclusive brands like Burberry, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Marc by Marc Jacobs all assembled on the same floor. Stroll right on through to the…

This small-scale food hub is located in the Fenixloods, a former warehouse, at the Katendrecht peninsula. Here you can enjoy artisanal food and products from among others the Kaapse Brouwers brewery, Booij Kaasmakers cheese, the Firma Bijten butchers, Jordy’s Bakery and Rechtstreex fruit and vegetables. The Kaapse Kitchen serves affordable dishes from different Rotterdam chefs…

This new department store not only offers a lot of fashion, cosmetics and interior accessories, but also toys, books and La Place restaurant. Topshop and Saks OFF 5TH can be found in the same building.

Human, animal and environmentally friendly shopping is the aim of this shopping centre. To keep your energy up, you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at Spirit where everything is 100% organic and 100% vegetarian.

Looking for a nice, typically Rotterdam gift or souvenir? Walk into ‘Love Rotterdam. Gifts, Food & More’ in the central hall of Rotterdam Central Station. Here you’ll find mainly Rotterdam products like Rotterdamsche Oude Kaas (Old Cheese), Maasstroompjes (Biscuits), Rotterdam Port from MWAH and locally brewed beer from the Kaapse Brouwers. There is also Rotterdam…

This design shop sells products by young designers and brands that produce their products locally. The shop is a dynamic space where you feel at home, with a collection that is diverse and renews itself regularly. All pieces are unique items or made in limited editions with care and attention to detail.

You’ll find an indoor market hall in various world-class cities, but the combination with luxury housing makes Rotterdam’s Market Hall (MVRDV & INBO, 2014) the first of its kind. The apartments are arched over the food market in a horseshoe configuration. The main hall houses the market itself, as well as shops, various restaurants including…

Those in the know come to Rotterdam from all over to visit this famous fashion shop. Her style is avant-garde, raw and slightly punk, with sober, classical elements. She sells brands like Maison Martin Margiela, Henrik Vibskov, Acne and Avelon, combined with new labels that she’s enthusiastic about, like Rotterdam’s own jewellery brand The Boyscouts.

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.

De Kaashoeve is a delightful and traditional cheese shop that also carries delights like wine and exotic fruits and nuts. If you're a fan of the stronger cheeses, don't miss your chance to try a piece of the legendary 'Old Rotterdam'!

Dutch designer Jarno Kooijman crafts his Contemporary Showroom with a keen eye for detail and quality. The store is filled with beautiful vintage items and contemporary designer furniture.

A concept store where new brands and designers sell their products. From clothing and jewellery to interior items, books and art.

A concept store for startup webshops, businesses and labels. The collection of clothes, jewellery, poetry, graphic prints, interior accessories and tasty treats from young entrepreneurs and local brands changes frequently.

With a collection featuring over sixty clothing brands, plus an equally varied clientele, Funkie House can justifiably call itself a home to both men and women who are into street fashion.

This concept store supports creative minds from all kinds of disciplines, and provides a platform where (upcoming) designers can promote and sell their products.

From a fancy party dress to the ultimate suit coat: Wendela van Dijk has it all. She sells a mix of celebrated designers and local heroes.

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.

A skateshop with the largest assortment in the Benelux for skateboarding and lifestyle: decks, wheels, bearings, trucks and complete skateboards.