Candles & Partylights
Light a candle and bring a little bit of Holland home. Our Dutch candles, candle holders and party lights add warmth with a Dutch twist: Delft Blue tea light holders decorated with windmills and tulips, ceramic canal houses with light glowing through their windows, candles shaped like gabled houses and scented candles featuring Van Gogh's paintings. A cosy souvenir for the table or windowsill, and a gift that brings back memories of the Netherlands every evening.
Dutch candles and party lights: the secret of gezellig
Ask a Dutch person to translate gezellig and you'll get a long pause. It means cosy, warm, sociable and welcoming all at once, and few things create that feeling quite like candlelight. Ever wondered why so many Dutch windows glow with candles on a dark evening? It's all part of it. On an autumn night, at a Christmas dinner or at a birthday in the garden, a flickering light simply belongs. In this category we combine that atmosphere with unmistakably Dutch imagery, from Delft Blue and tulips to canal houses and windmills.
De Holland Winkel has been selling Dutch souvenirs and gifts since 2002. Here you'll find all our candles, candle holders, tea light holders and party lights in one place, so it's easy to choose and combine.
What will you find in this category?
Delft Blue party lights
Tea light holders in the famous blue-and-white style, decorated with windmills, flowers and tulips. You'll also find holders from the Blue Fold and Blue Blossom tableware ranges, a lovely match for a Dutch-themed table.
Canal houses that glow
Ceramic tea light holders shaped like Amsterdam canal houses, with stepped, bell, spout and neck gables. Place a few side by side and you have your own illuminated canal on the windowsill.
Candle houses and tulip lights
Candles shaped like little canal houses in ivory white, soft pink, light blue and Delft Blue. Add a splash of colour with tulip-shaped tea light holders in orange, yellow and red, or a decorative clog with hearts that holds a tea light.
Scented candles and candlesticks
Scented candles in tins featuring Van Gogh masterpieces such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, Irises and The Starry Night, plus canal house scented candles. For dinner candles, choose a round floral candlestick in one of three sizes.
A warm Dutch gift for every occasion
A candle or tea light holder is a gift almost everyone appreciates. The small candle houses and tulip lights are affordable enough to give several, while a Delft Blue tea light holder or a set of canal houses is a lasting piece of Holland in someone's home. A holder can be used for years, simply with a fresh tea light each time.
- ✓For the festive season: our Christmas candles and gift sets add a warm glow to the dinner table or a Christmas hamper.
- ✓For Dutch expats: a glowing canal house or Delft Blue light brings a touch of home cosiness, wherever you live.
- ✓As a thank-you: a candle house is a small, thoughtful present for hosts, colleagues or neighbours.
- ✓For businesses: atmospheric Dutch lights make an original corporate gift for international guests.
Frequently asked questions about candles and party lights
What is the difference between a party light and a tea light holder? +
There isn't one, really. Both are holders for a small, round tea light; "party light" is simply the more festive name. Almost all holders in this category fit standard tea lights.
Can I use an LED tea light? +
Yes. An LED tea light is a practical alternative, for example in a child's room, at the office or on a windowsill near curtains. The light shines through the windows and patterns of the holder just as beautifully. Never leave a real flame unattended and always place candles on a heat-resistant surface.
Do you ship candles and tea light holders abroad? +
Yes. We ship our souvenirs within the Netherlands and worldwide, so you can send a little Dutch cosiness to friends or family abroad. See our shipping costs page for all destinations.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we'll include a free card with your message. Would you like your gift beautifully wrapped? Choose one of our gift wrapping options.
Can I order candles in larger quantities? +
Certainly. Looking for lights for an event, a dinner or as a corporate gift? Visit our B2B page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Complete your Dutch table
Found your favourite light? Our online shop offers thousands of Dutch souvenirs and gifts. Pair your candle with Delft Blue napkins, a candlestick or matching Blue Fold tableware.