Playing Cards
Ask a Dutch family what they do on a rainy Sunday and there is a good chance the answer involves a deck of cards. Our Dutch playing cards bring that tradition to your own table, with designs featuring Amsterdam canal houses, windmills, tulips, Delft Blue patterns and the paintings of Vincent van Gogh. Small, light and affordable: a souvenir that won't sit in a drawer, but gets played with again and again.
Dutch playing cards: a souvenir you'll actually use
A deck of cards might just be the most sociable souvenir you can bring home. It fits in any pocket, weighs next to nothing and brings back memories of your trip every time you deal a hand. On the backs of our playing cards you'll find the images everyone associates with the Netherlands: crooked canal houses, turning windmills, colourful tulip fields and the famous blue of Delft.
De Holland Winkel has been selling Dutch souvenirs and gifts since 2002. In this category we have brought together all our playing cards with a Dutch theme, so you can easily find a deck that suits you or the person you're buying for.
Which playing cards can you choose from?
Amsterdam and Rotterdam
Decks featuring Amsterdam canal houses, colourful cityscapes, photos of the capital and the Amsterdam coat of arms with its three St Andrew's crosses. Rotterdam has its own decks too, in elegant red or blue with gold.
Windmills, tulips and landscapes
Classic Dutch scenes: windmills, red and blue tulips, cheerful Pretty Tulips designs and wide-open farmland. Perfect for anyone who loves the countryside and the bulb fields as much as the city.
Delft Blue and tiles
Playing cards in the colours of Delft's famous pottery, decorated with windmills, floral motifs and tiles. An affordable choice for Delft Blue lovers who'd rather not pack anything fragile in their suitcase.
Van Gogh masterpieces
Play with The Starry Night, Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and Café Terrace at Night in your hands. There is also a deluxe playing card set featuring Van Gogh's striking Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette.
Card games: a true Dutch tradition
The Dutch have been playing cards for centuries. At birthday parties, in staff canteens, on campsites and in cosy brown cafés, a deck almost always makes an appearance. Several games are typically Dutch or have their own local variant. A few classics you can play with our cards:
- ✓Klaverjassen: the best-known Dutch card game, played with 32 cards by two teams of two. There are even dedicated klaverjas clubs.
- ✓Pesten: the game almost every Dutch child learns first, similar to Crazy Eights, with special rules for jacks, twos and jokers.
- ✓Toepen: a fast-paced bluffing game, a pub favourite in the south of the country.
- ✓Hartenjagen: the Dutch take on Hearts. Avoid the hearts and, above all, the queen of spades.
A small gift for everyone
Because playing cards are so affordable, they are ideal when you want to bring something back for several people. They are flat and sturdy, so they travel well in your hand luggage and are easy to send to friends and family abroad.
- ✓For visitors: a keepsake you'll use on holiday, on the train or back home with friends.
- ✓For Dutch expats: a game of klaverjassen with a little piece of home on the table, wherever you live.
- ✓For businesses: an affordable corporate gift or giveaway for international guests and partners.
- ✓As a little extra: a nice addition to a bigger present, a Dutch gift package or a letterbox gift.
Frequently asked questions about playing cards
Do you ship playing cards abroad? +
Yes. We ship our souvenirs within the Netherlands and worldwide. Playing cards are small and light, which makes them one of the easiest souvenirs to send to friends and family overseas. See our shipping costs page for all destinations.
Can you actually play with these cards? +
Absolutely. They are complete paper decks you can use for klaverjassen, poker, rummy or patience. The Dutch design simply makes every game a little more fun.
Can I order playing cards in larger quantities? +
Yes. Many of our decks have a lower price per item when you order more. Looking for playing cards for an event, a hotel or as a corporate gift? Visit our B2B page or email info@hollandwinkel.nl.
Can I add a personal message? +
Yes, we'll include a free card with your message. Would you like your gift nicely wrapped? Choose one of our gift wrapping options.
Discover more Dutch games and souvenirs
Found your favourite deck? Our online shop has thousands of Dutch souvenirs and gifts. Pair your playing cards with a Dutch jigsaw puzzle, a Van Gogh souvenir or some Dutch treats for your next games night.