# Shopping
Gifts!
Holiday gift shopping in Rotterdam Centre
Get into the festive spirit in Rotterdam at these Christmas markets! From creative makers to traditional Scandinavian products, discover the best markets over the coming weeks and find the perfect (Christmas) gifts.
A Danish, Swedish and Norwegian Christmas market! Rotterdam is embracing the Scandinavian festive spirit, with the celebrations starting as early as November. Below, you’ll find three Christmas markets where you can enjoy traditional products and delicious food from Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
All three Christmas markets are open on the following dates and at the times listed below, making them easy to combine into one festive outing!
Friday 13 November, 12 noon – 8 pm
Saturday 14 November, 11 am – 8 pm
Sunday 15 November, 11 am – 5 pm
Friday 20 November, 12 noon – 8 pm
Saturday 21 November, 11 am – 8 pm
Sunday 22 November, 11 am – 5 pm
This year, the Norwegian Christmas market opens a day earlier, on Thursday 12 November.
Location: Danish Seamen’s Church
Address: Coolhaven 1, Rotterdam
Location: Norwegian Church
Address: Westzeedijk 300, Rotterdam
Location: Scots International Church
Address: Schiedamsesingel 2, Rotterdam
Enjoy three days of festive fun in Rotterdam’s botanical gardens at Trompenburg. As you wander through the gardens, you’ll come across more than 60 stalls offering a wide range of nature-inspired products and lovely Christmas gifts from local businesses. Think unique garden decorations, woodturning, fruit and herb harvest products, handmade ceramics, and cosy woollen blankets and jumpers.
Location: Trompenburg Gardens & Arboretum
Dates and opening times:
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December, 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday 13 December, 10 am – 5 pm
Admission: Regular admission prices
Looking for a Christmas gift with a story to tell? Visit the Waluw Vintage & Design Market – X-Mas Edition on Sunday 6 December. At the iconic EDGE building on Coolsingel, you’ll discover more than 60 stalls run by well-known vintage and design retailers and antique dealers. From high-end interior design, ceramics and vintage fashion to jewellery, vinyl and unique art and design books, you’ll find plenty of one-of-a-kind gifts here.
Even better, you’ll have the chance to be among the first to explore the brand-new EDGE building. While you browse, enjoy music by DJ Richelle Soigni, coffee from Kuub Coffee and delicious patisserie.
Location: EDGE building, Coolsingel 75, 3012 AD Rotterdam
Date and opening times: Sunday 6 December, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
Admission: €7.50 in advance and €8 at the door. Buy your tickets via the Waluw website.
