Shopping in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has many nice shops and markets. From flea markets to large food markets, experience shopping in Amsterdam . We help you getting around. Shopping areas in Amsterdam The main shopping areas are the Leidsestraat between the Leidseplein and Spui, and the Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk, leading from the Munt Tower via the Dam to near the Central Station. There are large stores near the Munt Tower (V&D and Hema), and at the Dam (Bijenkorf and Magna Plaza ). There is a large supermarket behind the Palace at the Dam, open until 22:00, even Sundays. The Jordaan and the streets around it contain many small interesting individual shops. The PC Hooftstraat and district, located in the Museum Quarter, contains exclusive shops. Opening hours Traditionally, shops and markets are closed all day Sunday and Monday mornings. Normal shopping hours are 09:00 or 10:00 to 18:00 ( 17:00 on Saturday) although some are now beginning to stay open later in the evenings and about half of the shops on the main shopping streets are even open on Sundays. Thursday night is late-night shopping until 21:00 . Most shops on the main streets in Amsterdam are open.