Candy shop Opa Jan
Candy of yesteryear in glass jars and a nostalgic shop full of recognisable flavours. From cinnamon pillows to straw soldiers: one look and the memories come flooding back.
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As soon as you step inside, you are surrounded by glass jars full of classic sweets: cinnamon pillows, foam blocks, straw soldiers and silk chocolates. Flavours that you may not have tasted for years, but where one look is enough to bring the memories back to life. Think of that first pocket money, choosing from dozens of jars or digging with wet hair from the pool into a cone bag full of Jamaicas and licorice.
The shop itself oozes pure nostalgia. Behind the counter are rows of candy jars. The old-fashioned cash register and accessories complete the picture. It feels like stepping into a time machine, while the shop itself is brand new.
The idea for the sweet shop originated ...
As soon as you step inside, you are surrounded by glass jars full of classic sweets: cinnamon pillows, foam blocks, straw soldiers and silk chocolates. Flavours that you may not have tasted for years, but where one look is enough to bring the memories back to life. Think of that first pocket money, choosing from dozens of jars or digging with wet hair from the pool into a cone bag full of Jamaicas and licorice.
The shop itself oozes pure nostalgia. Behind the counter are rows of candy jars. The old-fashioned cash register and accessories complete the picture. It feels like stepping into a time machine, while the shop itself is brand new.
The idea for the sweet shop came about when owner Jan Nieuwenweg renovated the premises but couldn't find a tenant. His solution? An old-fashioned sweet shop, full of treats from vervlogen tijden. With the help of some twenty volunteers, the shop not only sells sweet memories, but also supports good causes. In fact, each volunteer chooses a charity for which he or she raises money. The profits go entirely that way . A warm gesture that makes the shop extra special.