Every visitor to Amsterdam faces the same problem on the last day: you need something to bring home for the people who did not come. Most souvenir shelves are full of magnets, shot glasses and wooden clogs that end up in a drawer. Here is what people actually like to receive.
What makes a good souvenir
- It is clearly Dutch. Delft Blue, tulips, cheese, bikes. If it needs an explanation, it is not working.
- It survives the trip. Real Delftware is beautiful, and fragile. Cheese gets confiscated, or smells.
- It fits in hand luggage. No liquids, nothing heavy, no bubble wrap.
- It gets displayed. A good souvenir ends up on a desk or a shelf, not in a drawer.
The Dutch classics, in a form that travels
A rubber duck turns out to be a surprisingly good answer. It is light, it does not break, it fits in a coat pocket and people laugh when they unwrap it.
Delft Blue€12.95Shop now
Tulip White€12.95Shop now
Cheesegirl€12.95Shop now
Billy Bicycle€12.95Shop now
Volendam€12.95Shop now
Van Gogh€19.95Shop now
Rembrandt€19.95Shop now
Dutch Blue mini€7.00Shop now
- Delft Blue: the famous blue-and-white pattern, without the risk of it arriving in pieces.
- Tulips: in white, black and light blue. They never wilt, whatever the season.
- Cheesegirl: Dutch cheese, no customs questions.
- Billy Bicycle: for anyone who nearly got hit by a bike on the canal ring.
- Volendam: the traditional fisherman from the village everyone visits on a day trip.
- Rembrandt and Van Gogh: for the people you visited the museums with.
- Football: Amsterdam in red and white or Holland in orange.
3 ducks −10%, 5 or more −15%. Mix any you like; the discount is applied automatically in your cart. Spend €35 or more and a Sharky keychain is added to your order for free. Shipped within 1–2 days, 14 days to return.
Forgot to buy one? Order from home
Ran out of time or luggage space? Everything is in the Holland & Amsterdam collection and we ship worldwide, so you can order after you get home. Need something tiny for a whole group? The Dutch Blue mini is €7, and there are matching keychains from €5.
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical Dutch souvenir?
Delft Blue, tulips, cheese, clogs and bicycles are the classics. A rubber duck in one of those designs combines the icon with something light and unbreakable.
What souvenir can I take in hand luggage from Amsterdam?
Anything that is not a liquid and not fragile. Rubber ducks, keychains and small textiles are the easiest.
Can I buy Amsterdam souvenirs online?
Yes. All our Dutch ducks are available online and we ship worldwide.
What is a cheap souvenir for a group?
Mini ducks (€7) and keychains (from €5) work well if you need something for a whole office or class.
