Christmas shopping
From Miffy baubles to Utrecht-themed socks, the city is full of exciting gift shops that turn your Christmas shopping into a celebration. Whether you’re after something funny, local or designer, Utrecht is bursting with unique places where you can find something special for everyone. Wrap up warm, wander through the twinkling streets and explore our favourite Christmas shopping spots.
Pre-loved Christmas shop
Just behind the Dom Church, you’ll find Utrecht’s very first pre-loved Christmas shop. In this charming building , you can browse the best second-hand Christmas decorations and an upcycled collection by Utrecht-based creatives and artists. And if you feel peckish, why not enjoy a coffee and a lovely local treat in the café?
Address: 22 Achter de Dom.
Winkel van Utrecht
If you want to treat yourself or surprise someone with a local gift, Winkel van Utrecht is the place to go. This shop is a true celebration of the city, packed with products made by local entrepreneurs and right on Dom Square. Its special yuletide range gives your Christmas a real Utrecht twist, or a proper Uteregse kersemis, as the locals say.
Address: Domplein 9.
Pracht
Pracht on the Oudegracht is all about unique jewellery, accessories and small gifts that have been selected with real care. The perfect spot if you’re in the market for something personal and festive. Treat yourself or others to a touch of December sparkle at Pracht.
It’s a Present
You’ll find this cute little gift shop in a centuries-old canal house on Lijnmarkt. Lose yourself on three floors full of original gadgets, home accessories and fun gifts. This year, turn your Christmas tree into a real showstopper with It’s a Present’s collection of hand-painted, eccentric, hilarious, colourful and wonderfully quirky ornaments.
Address: Lijnmarkt 16
KECK & LISA
KECK & LISA is a cheerful gift and homeware store on Zadelstraat where you’re bound to find something special. Treat yourself or a loved one to a gift from the superb collection of home accessories, kitchen gadgets and trendy bits and bobs. There’s something for everyone!
Address: Zadelstraat 31
Hoog Catharijne The Mall
With more than 120 shops, Hoog Catharijne is the perfect place for a proper Christmas shopping trip. Here, you’ll find all the well-known fashion brands, smaller boutiques and lots of restaurants and cafés. For an even more festive touch, pick up a free Hoog Catharijne advent calendar from the information desk and count down to Christmas in style.
It all starts with a postcard
In this cosy little shop on Twijnstraat, Utrecht’s oldest shopping street, everything revolves around paper and print. From beautiful postcards and posters to notebooks and miniature artwork, the collection changes regularly but always features work by illustrators and designers from Utrecht and beyond. The perfect place for small creative and heartfelt gifts.
Address: Twijnstraat 38
FAIR&Vintage
FAIR&Vintage is a sustainable gift shop on lively Lijnmarkt where you can find ethical fashion and home accessories, books and carefully chosen vintage pieces. If you’re after a present that looks good and does good, look no further.
Address: Lijnmarkt 25
