Shops in Groningen

A junction of roads, a meeting place of people in the city centre, with the distinct aroma of the East, the cordial warmth of the south, the light space of the north and the delights of the west. A household word in Groningen and its environs and known as the city’s Buddha shop, Yantra specialises in spirituality and living a conscious life. There are books, music, essential oils, incense, Buddha statues, meditation pillows and yoga mats available, as well as mineral rocks, jewellery and gifts. Yantra is a unique shop in the area of spirituality and the art of living.

This shop is all about beads, trendy homemade jewellery, fashion accessories and gifts. They have a huge selection of beads in all sorts and sizes and in all colours of the rainbow. Tip: also lovely to work with at home! New jewellery and other special articles are available here every week. Thanks to the reasonable prices, this is a place where you are sure to succeed. Both owners keep up with trends, and make hip and fashionable jewellery.

Natural simplicity for your home, garden and kitchen Enjoying beautiful tableware, kitchen utensils that are a pleasure to work with, the perfume of herbal tea, the softness of soap. At Dille & Kamille they understand that happiness is often found in small things: in caring for nature and the world around you, in taking time to enjoy the everyday things: these are the things which make life pleasant. In this inspiring store it's all about 'natural simplicity'. Wherever possible Dille & Kamille chooses natural materials for its extensive collection. Everything is functional, authentic and well-designed. You'll get inspired by their 1001 cooking tools, everything for home baking, lots of kitchen utensils, oven dishes, cooking pots and cookbooks, aprons and oven mitts. Wooden chairs, table linen, glasses and dinner ware also form part of the collection. Next to this, you will find old-fashioned Dutch sweets, toys, children's books, postcards and stationary, nostalgic cleaning brushes, baskets, soaps and bath-accessories and even dried flowers, plants and gardening tools . Dille & Kamille is proud of its own tea range, which you can find at the 'kitchen counter', the heart of this store. You'll also find other tasty and organic goods here, like organic coffee, pasta and olive oil. And not to forget 70 different herbs and spices! The friendly staff will be pleased to help you with expert advice. Or take some time out to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. New items arrive every week, so there is always something for you to discover. Whether you are looking for a lovely gift for someone else or something desirable for yourself: you'll find it at Dille & Kamille!

Recessie (recession) is a clothes store in Groningen that specialises in second-hand clothing from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. There is ceremonial dress and clothing for themed parties available also. We offer a wide selection and low prices and have been a household word in Groningen for over 25 years. Our store in the Groningen centre is easy accessible. Our friendly store provides customers with the opportunity to shop in an adventurous way; personnel remains in the background until asked for advice. Customers can freely try on clothes; paying by switch card is also possible.

If you have a taste for delicious cheese, go to the Groningen Kaasboetiek that specialises in farmer’s cheese and sells a wide selection of foreign cheeses. A combination with cheese dippers, delicatessen, freshly roasted nuts, homemade leaven bread and glass of good wine complete your cheeseboard. Our selection of regional Groningen products includes mollebonen (roasted broad beans), Martini Tower liquorice, Groninger Knol’s koek (cake), regional cheeses, mustard from Abraham’s mustard factory and Groningen Kaatje (eggnog).

At our candlemakery you can make your own candles. There are different possibilities: from dipping your own candles to making a candle from your own hand (wax-hand)! ?In this candlemakery all candles are made by hand and in the old-fashioned way. Our shop is full of candles in all shapes and colours. From the sixties-dripping-candles to candles in the shape of a seal and even the famous Martinitoren of Groningen; you can find it at Wilhelmus! It is a true experience for all ages!

De Kaaskop is the most delicious shop for those who love the good life and who enjoy spending time with friends and would like to know about the origin of these delicacies. We love honest food, high-quality regional products and unexpected flavour combinations. We are open every day of the week. Also see  www.kaaskopgroningen.nl  and follow us on Facebook.

In the lee of the center you will find our atmospheric, carefully decorated restaurant. Eating out at Pim and Marieke is enjoying the 5 of Pim. Five favorite dishes of this moment prepared with the finest products of the season. Marieke likes to spoil you with personal attention and a good glass of wine. In the summer between the flowers on our terrace, you imagine yourself in France.  We would like to surprise you and look forward to your arrival! Pim & Marieke

Wadapartja simply stands for: ‘How very special.’ This is what any Groningen resident would say if they walk in somewhere or see something out of the ordinary or something special. And we are! At Wadapartja you can shop, eat and drink during the day and evening. We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, homemade sweets and nice snacks & appetizers. One of the typical things about us, everything is for sale. We have a store, but also the tables, lamps, spoons and even the art on the walls is for sale! We find it important that you know what you eat. That’s why we use ‘Beter Leven *’ chicken and eggs, local Porc d’or pork and beef fromout the provence. We also work with a quite some local suppliers, like our Bax beers, biodynamic vegetables from ‘Eemstuin’, specialty coffee from Koffiestation and sustainable bread from our local baker Luuk. Locally is not so far away! Wadapartja is the place where people come together, are inspired by the experience and everyone is included in their very own way. Everyone is more than welcome! 

In our modern boutique you will find different types of body fashion from the most beautiful brands. We have the latest collections of brands such as PrimaDonna, Marie Jo, Aubade, Empreinte, Hanro, Anita, Andres Sarda, Nanso, Mey, Marlies Dekkers and Cyell. You can always come to us for the latest trends. Our professional Lingerie Stylistes are ready to style you for free and provide you with personal advice. This way you walk confidently and happily out of the door. Come along in the boutique and experience your ultimate shopping experience! ! Every woman is unique ! Professional lingerie stylists ! Perfect fit ! Experience and admire

In the former pharmacy at the Astraat 20 you'll find a unique concept of a Giclée Gallery, Gift Shop and a Framing Studio. Through this combination, it is a festival of discoveries as you wander through the store. In and around the imposing antique pharmacy cabinet, handmade glass objects from the Bohemia, special goodies and giveaways, but also flea by the owhers Anitha and Jogchum itself purchased in markets at home and abroad. On the walls over 200 self framed Giclée. A festival of colors! These works are issued in limited editions and are almost indistinguishable from real. 75 years guaranteed genuine color and come with a certificate signed by the artist. There are works by Rein Pol, Noël Hariri, Marius van Dokkum, Henk Helmantel and Juane Xue. The foraging tour ends in back of the shop at the Framing Studio. Here it is possable to custom frame al kinds of work. Hundreds example corners on the wall in all styles and colors. The couple use it for a tasteful advice and it does certainly, witness the store that is entirely created, designed and made by their union. Opening hours: Tuesday 10:00 to 18:00 Wednesday 10:00 to 18:00 Thursday 10:00 to 18:00 Friday 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 Sunday 13:00 to 17:00

Kuyichi, Sandwich, King Louie, Corel, Skunk Funk, Spoom, Inti, Armed Angels ParaMI, Giacomo, Who's That Girl, Hoodlamb, Miss Green,: this is just a small selection of the brands available at Haastje-Repje. From trendy to casual, classic to sporty and from distinctive to everyday wear, they have clothing for every woman in sizes 28 through 38. If you can’t make up your mind, don’t hesitate to ask; we can always find something suitable for you. In addition to accessories, we also provide basics by Sneaky Fox and Numph. You are more than welcome at Haastje-Repje Groningen!  (Regular opening hours, including Thursday late night shopping and Sunday opening hours)

  Here you can shop a cool vintage interior, consisting of guaranteed unique items. A concept store in which old and new complement each other. Vintage furniture with Scandinavian influences and modern (home) accessories in matching style. In addition to the unique interior pieces, you can find  many house plants and nice brands!

We are looking forward to welcoming you at Leuk & Lekker, the ultimate culinary gift shop in Groningen. We run a culinary shop in the very heart of the city of Groningen where people can browse and taste all the wonderful things we have available. There is a permanent and changing selection to ensure there is something for yourself or to give as a gift. We also provide Christmas hampers for companies and institutions. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you at Leuk & Lekker!

Do you ever want to grow up? Kim Hoetjes and her employees sure don’t! They think playing games is a wonderful activity with lots of fun, no matter what age you are. They are happy to provide advice for personal purchases as well as gifts. Wirwar is a specialist shop with thousands of games, puzzles and brainteasers and a wide selection of classic and well-known as well as less known games, 5-minute games and games that can last an entire day, for all ages. They feature jigsaw puzzles by all famous brands in addition to minor brands and brainteasers to try. Are you up for the challenge? After all, you are never too old for this!  

Bess is located in the lively Groningen entertainment centre and stocks various affordable, innovative and exclusive fashion brands. Our private Bess label anticipates the latest trends and customer requirements. Bess also produces custom-made clothes, including evening dresses and larger sizes. Presented in the wonderful backdrop of a 19th-century listed building, Bess is certainly worth a visit! Brands available include: Baum und Pferdgarten, MbyM, Mos Mosh, American Vintage, Zilch, Komodo, Ana Alcazar, Nathalie Vleeschouwer.  

A shop full of happy products and clothes. Sustainable, fairtrade and zero waste. A treasur chest of vibrant colours, cool prints of brands such as Seasalt, Froy and Dind, Tante Betsy, Mudjeans, Petit Louie and Lovestation. Most of the materials used are organic and natural, without compromising on fun design and colour. In the Diezijner shop (pronounced as designer) you will find womens clothing aswell as childrens clothing. But also a small shoe collection with brands such as clogs from Clumpy, Salt water sandals and Jonny's. In addition to that we hold a large collection of legwear fashion. For some small presents, jewelry and cards made by local and small designers, you should also come to Diezijner. The place for a special souvenir or gift. Hope to see you soon, We are open tuesday to sunday

The Woonboulevard Groningen furniture strip (Peizerweg and Hoendiep) consists of over 60 shops! This is the place to be for kitchens, bathrooms, curtains, carpets, nurseries, playrooms, bedrooms, furniture, lighting, home interior accessories and garden decoration items. The Woonboulevard Groningen is easily accessible and has a free car park. In short, this is the ultimate place to go for a lovely day of shopping. Have a look on our website, which includes an overview of the shops at the Hoendiep and the Peizerweg, in addition to an overview of various special offers and campaigns. See you!