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Thursday 2 July 2020

Tax Free shopping in De 9 Straatjes!

Whether you’re shopping for business or pleasure, De 9 Straatjes will make the most of your visit to Amsterdam. Full of authentic shops and… Safe up to 21 % when you shop tax free in the 9 little streets! 7 days a week!


De 9 Straatjes (The Nine little Streets) is a collection of narrow passages which traverse the city’s 17th-century canals. National Geographic has described the area as ‘nine little streets that are big on personality’.
Don’t forget to shop Tax Free! Most of the shops offer that possibility.

Nine lives
Whether you’re looking for a unique handbag from an up-and-coming Dutch designer, a dazzling piece of costume jewelry or a vintage theatrical item, The Nine Streets are paved with shopping gold. According to Fitzsimmons, ‘While the more casual shopper may breeze through in an hour or two, serious shoppers can spend an entire day (or more) exploring the quaint boutiques and eateries — all with signature Dutch style – down each lane’.

Bagged up
Women looking to update their wardrobes with items from the latest Dutch designers should first head to Hester van Eeghen’s boutiques on Hartenstraat – one is exclusively dedicated to shoes and the other to the designer’s daring range of handbags. Opt for the quirky slanted Klipper Diagonal asymmetrical doctor’s bag, or the directional Felucca in black and purple, with its intricate front fold and handle detail.

Fine vintage
If you prefer garments with history, The Nine Streets has a raft of luxurious vintage boutiques. Visit Laura Dols for embroidered scarves, colour-pop leather gloves and chic berets, Episode for the best in clothing from the 1960s and 70s, and Mauve for collectable gowns with a healthy dose of drama – many of the dresses on display are carefully preserved antique theatre costumes.
Add the perfect embellishments to your look with jewellery from BLGK Edelsmeden, Gem Kingdom, Parisienne or Pretty Rings – all stock jewel-laden accoutrements ranging from antique coral bracelets to cocktail rings and chainmail- inspired necklaces.

With such an abundance of retail opportunities available to visitors, it’s no surprise that Condé Nast Traveller has highlighted this charming area. ‘No longer down at heel, there are some excellent quirky boutiques and vintage shops to be found along its Nine Streets.’