15 great gift shops in Groningen

Whether you are looking for a gift for your tudebekje, your mother or for yourself; the nicest items 'just' uut Grunn. The city is full of great gifts. We have listed some of the nicest gift shops in Groningen for you.

Walhalla

Nieuwe Ebbingestraat 38 - Stap inside Walhalla and you immediately realise: the name doesn't lie. At walking distance from the city centre, you will find this paradise of gifts. You are welcomed with open arms and the owner's creativity is evident in the shop. In her workshop, she makes a lot of cute candles herself. Handmade garlands, unique home accessories, jewellery and bags also fill the shop with character. Moreover, every month a Groningen maker gets the chance to show his or her work in a sales exhibition. Anyone with a heart for Groningen will appreciate the story behind your gift.

PUCK Groningen

Kerklaan 20 - PUCK Groningen is the perfect place for an inspiring gift. Here you will find handmade products with a story, from unique tiles to stylish accessories and jewellery. You'll also find fun bags and clothing in the gift shop. Would you rather give a gift of a trip? Then this place is also perfect. That's because PUCK Groningen offers various workshops. Think about designing a wooden drinks board or creative ceramic painting. While enjoying a cup of coffee, a delicious homemade lemonade and something tasty from the region, a visit to this shop is definitely worthwhile.

Marc's

Munnekeholm 16 - Between Zuiderdiep and de Akerk you'll find Marc's. At this gift shop, antiques and new come together and you'll find nice things for every occasion. All year round, you can buy unique vases, dishes, plates, lamps, sculptures and furniture from different cultures. Can't wait for the holidays? Chances are they're eagerly waiting here too. Marc's has a tradition of turning the shop into a veritable Christmas paradise full of surprising baubles during the last three months of the year. For example, they sell a bauble of a Santa in a bath and wacky reindeer.

Your Fashion Finds

Folkingestraat 43 - At Your Fashion Finds you stap a world of colour and gifts. The cheerful collection changes with the seasons and is packed with home accessories, jewellery and other original gadgets. Found something you like? Every gift is festively wrapped with decorative ribbons and frills, making the gift giving even more special. From cheerful tiles and cool key rings to candles, candlesticks and dried flowers, at Your Fashion Finds you are guaranteed to leave with your hands full.

Walter's Bookshop

Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 10 - Walter's Bookshop is the little brother of Groningen household name Godert Walter and brings a touch of the well-known English bookshop to our beautiful city. The shop offers a wide selection of English books, both fiction and non-fiction. Besides the classics, you will find lots of surprising gems. You can also score nice cards, posters and other gifts. There is also Walter's Showcase, a small exhibition by a local artist. Every month, you can admire and buy their work here. Can't see the wood for the trees? You can leave a wishlist, making it easier to find the perfect book.

The Boys from Hemmes

Steentilstraat 10 - This shop is the perfect place to find a gift with unique sounds for real music lovers. Hemmes has long been 'the place to be' for the latest vinyl pop and jazz records from the early 1960s. The Boys from Hemmes continues the tradition a little further down Steentilstraat since 2003. Originally buying challenging jazz music here, these days you can also find modern house sounds in the shop. Even for the seasoned record collector, there are still vinyls with surprising sounds here.

De Stadsakker

Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 38 - Looking for a gift for someone with green fingers or someone who wants to grow green fingers? Then take a look at nursery De Stadsakker. Here you will find garden tools such as hoes, spades and rakes. You can also score organic seeds for a herb, flower or vegetable garden and you are at the right place for books and garden animals. De Stadsakker has something for all types of gardeners. Could that one loved one, literally, use some grounding? A boost with a green gift will get them into nature.

Fresh!

Folkingestraat 12c - Looking for unique jewellery at an affordable price? Then check out Fris! This cosy shop has a wide range of trendy homemade jewellery, fashion accessories and other gadgets. The shop sells popular brands, such as Karma and Biba. You can also search among the countless beads or charms yourself, collect them and have this transformed into the perfect piece of jewellery. Looking for a gift for someone who prefers to craft at home themselves? Then get a DIY kit for the creative among us.

Asbran

Kleine Peperstraat 10 - Asbran is a hidden gem among gift shops. This shop in the middle of Groningen's city centre has two floors of toys for every age. As soon as you step inside, you immediately notice the love for beautiful toys. Here, you won't find a standard range like the big chains, but unique fun things. From beautiful wooden toys to durable and creative games, every item is of high quality. Asbran invites young and old to discover, play and be surprised.

Lily & Rose

Folkingestraat 7 - Looking for a gift for a crockery lover? Then Lily & Rose is the place to be. Here you will find countless cute mugs and other crockery from Emma Bridgewater to Blond Amsterdam. At the back of the shop, you will find the sweetest things for the youngest ones who have something to celebrate. Cuddly toys, backpacks, their own plastic tableware and other goodies whose eyes will sparkle. You will also find wonderfully scented candles from Yankee and WoodWick. Always a good idea. Which scent will you surprise someone with?

Laif & Nuver

Rode Weeshuisstraat 7 - On entering, you'll be amazed. Cosy corners have been created everywhere and everything is for sale. From cushions to paintings and from lamps to plants. The nice thing is; the shop consists of several floors. So there are twice as many beautiful things to browse around. When you buy a gift here, you go home with enough inspiration to give your own place a makeover. So you can also come here to complete your own wish list. Sweet and beautiful, that's what the name Laif en Nuver tells you about the things sold here.

Het Kadocafé

Folkingestraat 22 - Het Kadocafé is, as the name suggests, a gift shop in the middle of Folkingestraat. At the back of the shop you will find the eye-candy 'The Tea Cabinet of Groningen' with more than 400 kinds of tea. The shop is a valhalla for the tea lover and lover of Groningen regional products. Not only typical Groningen delicacies such as swiene keutels or pfeerdemiddel liqueur can be found here. You can also buy special jewellery, cards, candles and home accessories by very talented artists from the region.

Batsu

Pottebakkersrijge 4 - Batsu is a special Japanese shop for those looking for a unique gift. You will find beautiful Japanese items such as teacups, teapots, bowls and other pottery. For lovers of literature, there are books translated into Dutch and English by various Japanese writers, such as Haruki Murakami and Yukio Mishima. You can also score different types of Japanese tea, giving you a taste of Japanese culture. Would you rather give a workshop or tasting as a gift? These activities are also organised by Batsu, for a real cultural discovery trip.

Wirwar

Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 40 - What could be more fun than playing a game? Giving a game as a present. At Wirwar they have hundreds of games, puzzles and brainteasers. The shop is brimming with classics and old favourites, but lesser-known games are also touted here. The staff are happy to explain these undiscovered gems to you. They will help you find the perfect game for the person on your lot. Games that last 5 minutes or even a whole day, something for all ages and for fanatical families also games where you have to work together.

Groningen Store

Nieuwe Markt 1 - Because of all the hustle and bustle around, you don't know which present to buy. Don't panic! The best presents 'just' uut Grunn. At the Groningen Store, you can find information about the city and the surrounding area, as well as fun and tasty sustainable products made by Groningen makers and inventors. And in the recognisable Groningen style. There is something for everyone and for every budget. Don't feel like going into town? Fortunately, the Groningen Store can also be found online. Could be less, right?