Bags
A day out in Amsterdam, Delft or Volendam starts with a good bag. It holds your umbrella, water bottle and city map, and by the end of the day all your souvenirs too. In this category you will find souvenir bags with Dutch designs: cotton shoppers with canal houses and bicycles, foldable bags that fit in your coat pocket, shoulder bags and backpacks by Robin Ruth, and bags featuring masterpieces by Van Gogh and Vermeer. Practical while you explore, and a keepsake you will carry for years afterwards.
Dutch souvenir bags: a little bit of Holland on your shoulder
Anyone who has spent a day exploring a Dutch city knows how quickly your hands fill up. A stroopwafel from the market, a piece of cheese to take home, a bag of tulip bulbs and, of course, a raincoat for the inevitable shower. A sturdy bag is no luxury. And when that bag shows off a bit of Holland itself, you have a souvenir that does not sit on a shelf but goes with you every week: to the supermarket, the farmers' market or the office.
De Holland Winkel has been selling Dutch souvenirs and gifts since 2002. In this category we have brought all our bags together, from simple cotton shoppers to full-sized backpacks, so you can quickly find the right bag for your day out or for the person you are buying a gift for.
Which bags can you find at De Holland Winkel?
Shoppers and bags
Our largest range: cotton and canvas shoppers with canal houses, bicycles, windmills and tulips. Also foldable bags in a handy pouch and shoppers featuring artworks by Van Gogh, Vermeer, Mondrian and other Dutch masters.
Small bags
Compact shoulder bags and travel pouches for your phone, purse, keys and passport. Light to wear and easy to keep organised, ideal when you want your belongings close at hand in a busy city.
Backpacks
Planning a long day of museums, a canal cruise and a bike ride? A backpack keeps your hands free. Choose a foldable model or a sturdy backpack with a Dutch print or Van Gogh motif.
Robin Ruth bags
The Dutch brand Robin Ruth is known for colourful bags with Amsterdam and Holland prints. Think roomy shoppers, shoulder bags, travel pouches and backpacks decorated with windmills, flowers and Delft Blue motifs.
The perfect bag for a city break
The right bag depends on your plans for the day. If you are mainly shopping and hunting for souvenirs, a spacious shopper is ideal. If you are on foot or on a bike all day, a backpack or shoulder bag is more comfortable to carry. And a foldable bag takes up almost no space, so you can always have one with you for the moment you buy more than you planned.
- ✓For travellers: a practical bag during your trip, and a lasting reminder of the Netherlands once you are home.
- ✓For art lovers: bags featuring The Starry Night, Almond Blossom or Girl with a Pearl Earring, a lovely memento after a museum visit.
- ✓For Dutch expats: a cheerful piece of Holland on your arm every time you do the shopping.
- ✓For groups and businesses: cotton shoppers make an affordable, sustainable giveaway for group outings, conferences or international guests.
- ✓As gift wrapping: fill one with a few Dutch treats and you have an original present ready to go.
Sustainable and reusable
A souvenir bag is one of the few souvenirs you genuinely use every week. Our bags are made from durable materials such as cotton, canvas and denim, and several of our foldable shoppers are made from recycled materials. An easy way to swap single-use carrier bags for a bag with a story.
Frequently asked questions about souvenir bags
Which bag is best for a day out in Amsterdam? +
For a day of walking and cycling, a backpack or shoulder bag is the most comfortable choice because it keeps your hands free. Bring a foldable bag as well: it fits in your coat pocket and comes in handy for the souvenirs and treats you pick up along the way.
Do you ship bags abroad? +
Yes. We ship our souvenirs within the Netherlands and worldwide. Cotton and foldable bags are light and flat, which makes them easy to add to a parcel for family or friends abroad. See our shipping costs page for all destinations.
Can I order bags in larger quantities, for example for a group outing? +
Certainly. Cotton shoppers are a popular goodie bag for groups, events and conferences. Visit our B2B page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we include a free card with your personal message. Want to make the gift extra special? Choose one of our gift wrapping options.
Ready for your day out?
Found your bag? Complete your kit with an umbrella for those Dutch showers or a water bottle for the road. Our online shop has thousands of Dutch souvenirs and gifts to explore.