Shops in Groningen

The homely atmosphere immediately stands out at WOONN. Everything you see is for sale here: sofas, tables, chairs, paintings, lamps, chalk paints, carpets and vases. In addition, they have accessories to give as a present or complete your house. WOONN is not just any furniture shop: we have chosen to sell high-quality furniture of less known brands fitted out with affordable accessories and many decorative pillows and plaids. This combination, including high-quality service and expertise, ensures that WOONN has stood out in a special way from the day they opened their doors.

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)

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!  

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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! 

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!

H. Witting & Zn has been a concept for hat lovers in Groningen and environs since 1876. The building looks old-fashioned, but the collection is quite to the contrary. The owners bring in the trendiest headwear from all parts of the world. Hats, caps, bonnets for women and men, trendy, affordable, high-quality and functional are the core words for their collection. World brands such as Borsalino, Stetson, Mayser, Kangol, Guerra and Witting are available in abundance. Items available vary with the seasons and are regularly updated and replenished. Fashion accessories such as scarves, gloves, braces, neckties, bow ties, walking canes, windproof umbrellas and night and underwear fashion compliment the selection of this particular hat shop.

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.