Themes
Dutch gifts by theme: the quickest way to the perfect souvenir
When you are looking for a Dutch gift, you rarely start with a type of product. You think of a person and a memory: the friend who fell in love with the Amsterdam canals, the colleague moving back home after years in the Netherlands, the little one who adores Miffy. So in this section we have not sorted our range by mugs, magnets or keyrings, but by subject. You can see at a glance everything we have around a city, a symbol or an occasion, from a small letterbox gift to a Delft Blue showpiece.
De Holland Winkel has been selling Dutch souvenirs and gifts from Edam since 2002. The same item can appear under more than one theme: a Delft Blue windmill decorated with tulips, for example, shows up under both Windmills and Tulips. Whichever way in you choose, you will not miss a thing.
Which themes can you choose from?
Cities and places
Canal houses and bicycles from Amsterdam, the Erasmus Bridge from Rotterdam, and souvenirs from The Hague, Utrecht and the fishing village of Volendam. Prefer something broader? Browse our Holland souvenirs.
Dutch icons
The symbols everyone associates with the Netherlands: windmills, tulips, cheese and the kissing couple, the Delft Blue pair in traditional costume that has been a much-loved gift for couples and weddings for generations.
Miffy and Artis
Miffy, the little rabbit created by Utrecht illustrator Dick Bruna, is loved by young and old around the world: from Delft Blue keyrings to clog slippers. Want to relive a visit to Amsterdam's zoo? Take a look at the Artis souvenirs.
Holidays and seasons
Delft Blue baubles and Dutch decorations under Christmas, cheerful gifts for the bulb season under Spring, and colourful presents under Pride.
For babies and children
Rompers, bibs and baby clogs for a new arrival are in baby gifts. For older children there are toys, puzzles, money boxes and T-shirts in children's gifts.
Small, affordable and special
On a budget? Browse our budget souvenirs and letterbox gifts. Looking for something more luxurious? Take a look at Swarovski or the ceramics of Royal Goedewaagen.
Which theme suits whom?
A theme makes a gift personal. A magnet is nice, but a magnet of the city where someone studied brings back memories straight away. A few ideas to get you started:
- ✓For travellers: pick the city you visited, or a classic such as windmills or tulips as a keepsake of your trip.
- ✓For Dutch expats: a little piece of home from their own city, or a familiar icon such as Miffy or the kissing couple.
- ✓For new parents: a typically Dutch baby gift, such as baby clogs or a romper with tulips.
- ✓For businesses: themes such as Amsterdam, Delft Blue or cheese make excellent corporate gifts for international guests and partners.
- ✓For the holidays: Dutch Christmas decorations and small gifts to put under the tree.
Frequently asked questions about themed gifts
Why does a product appear in more than one theme? +
Many Dutch souvenirs combine several symbols. A Delft Blue mug with Amsterdam canal houses fits both Amsterdam and Holland souvenirs. By showing products under every theme they belong to, you will always find them, whichever route you take.
Can I send a gift abroad? +
Yes. We ship our souvenirs and gifts within the Netherlands and worldwide, so it is easy to send a Dutch present to family, friends or business contacts abroad. See our shipping page for all destinations.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we include a card with your message free of charge. Would you like the present nicely wrapped as well? Choose one of our gift wrapping options.
Are these gifts suitable as corporate gifts? +
Certainly. Dutch souvenirs are a popular business gift for international visitors, conferences and business trips. Need larger quantities? Visit our B2B page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Start with a theme
Already have a city or symbol in mind? Pick a popular theme below, or browse our other categories with thousands of Dutch souvenirs, Delft Blue and food gifts.