The most beautiful bookstores in our country

How we missed it: spending hours browsing in the bookstore! By the way, did you know that there are some very nice bookstores in the Netherlands? We have listed them for you so that you too can enjoy the nice atmosphere that a bookstore entails.

Dominican bookshop Maastricht

One of the most beautiful and special bookstores in the Netherlands is Libris in Maastricht. This is because the Dominican bookstore is located in a church. Besides the fantastic ambiance, they also have a huge collection of books to choose from. You can easily spend a couple of hours here!

Waanders Zwolle

Bookstore Libris really has something with churches, because bookstore Waanders in Zwolle is also located in a beautiful church. This book church, called Broeren, also has something for everyone! Besides countless books, you can also find magazines and office supplies here.

Waterstones Amsterdam

Bookstore Waterstones Amsterdam is located in a beautiful monumental building on Kalverstraat. You have to love English-language books to browse here, because Dutch-language is unfortunately not in the large assortment. But that should not spoil the fun, because shopping in this bookstore is great anyway.

Gianotten Mutsaerts

In Tilburg you will find the beautiful bookstore Gianotten Mutsaerts. In 2020 the store got a totally new look which makes you feel even more at home. In addition to new books, they also sell second-hand books here. Have you gotten tired of all the book browsing? Then reward yourself with something tasty in the cozy lunch cafe.

Riemer Groningen

For those who live in Groningen, Riemer bookshop is a household name. Riemer has a large assortment of books including many Christian books. But that’s certainly not all! From thrillers, to novels, from Young Adult to children’s books. Everything can be found there. And don’t forget to check out the fun games the bookstore has for sale.

De Vries van Stockum Haarlem

Bookstore De Vries en Stockum in Haarlem is located in a beautiful old building. Sniff the wonderful book smell and lose yourself completely in the surroundings. Really lovely to wander around in. You really get the living room feeling.

Drvkkery Middelburg

Weekend Zeeland ahead? Then a visit to the Drykkery in Middelburg is definitely a must. This cozy bookstore even has its own brasserie! Besides the extensive range of books, you can also go there for gifts, games and music.

The best bookstores for children

There are also special bookstores for children. After all, you can’t start reading early enough! Our guest blogger Louise has previously written a blog about the most beautiful bookshops for children. You can find the blog here.

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