Leeuwarden city centre is also a great place to shop. On our Street Art Map, we have therefore put ten shops that we think you, as a Street Art lover, will appreciate. These are shops where you can buy nice arty gifts, T-shirts from local artists, graffiti magazines or just score a good outfit.
One of the best things to do after visiting a museum is to browse in The Museum Shop. Here you will always find slightly different gadgets. Both the Fries Museum and the Princessehof have a really nice museum shop that you can visit even without a museum ticket. Address: Wilhelminaplein 92
At Eric Steenbergen‘s design shop, you can get a lamp that’s just that little bit different, a special side table or design crockery. A nice shop to look around in. Address: Kleine Kerkstraat 201
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
NØRD is both a really good coffee bar and a concept store full of sustainable design items for the home. Owners Gerard and Suus also have fun stuff for kids. And lots of plants. Address: St. Jacobsstraat 10
The SainT is a shop full of T-Shirts of bands, cartoon heroes and fun designs. Owner Rudi also makes T-Shirts together with local artists check out www.LionsArt.nl. Address: St. Jacobsstraat 16
The Sidewalk Gallery is the city’s smallest shop. Here, Roy Schreuder sells prints, silkscreens, stickers and the like by himself and befriended Street Art artists. Address: Voorstreek 32A
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
De H-vleugel sits at the very back of the Blokhuispoort. In the former cells, you can now discover all kinds of shops!
Address: Blokhuisplein 40
De Plek Vintage is Peter and Annemarie’s out-of-control wardrobe. It is the place for a good vintage outfit.
Address: Ossekop 1
Fer
This is Farid’s coffee shop and you should definitely check it out. First of all, Farid is just a really nice guy who is easy to talk to. Secondly, he not only sells great coffee, but also everything that makes you happy, such as pussy cards, studio turbo prints or a luminous smiley face. Location: Wirdumerdijk 20
Klup de Dag is Rick and Ivo’s clothing shop. Besides fine clothes, they also sell trainers and even have a hairdresser instore! They also regularly sell work by local artists, Address: Nieuwestad 53
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