Netherlands Toys, Games & Hobbies | ExpatINFO Holland (2024)

Below are Dutch retail stores that sell toys, games and hobby supplies for babies, toddlers, children and adults. Store locations include Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven, plus online shops in Netherlands.

Also learn about traditional Dutch games and see what certain toys and games are called in Dutch.

STORE	DESCRIPTION
ACTION	The Action stores and webshop sell a range of toys, games and arts & crafts supplies including items from brands such as Fisher-Price, Barbie, Hot Wheels and Lego. Plus gaming chairs, tents, swings and kick scooters. The webshop sells additional products to those available in stores.
AMAZON NL	Amazon Netherlands sells toys and games for all age groups. Over 60,000 items from brands like Barbie, Hasbro, Hot Wheels, Jumbo, Lego, Playmobil, Ravensburger, Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. Also find video games, consoles, drones, hobby supplies and more.
BLOKKER T: 088 949 4800	Blokker sells toys and games in their stores but the largest selection can be found in the webshop which not only sells products from Blokker but other suppliers as well. Find activity centers, building sets, experiment kits, board games, bikes, skates, Legos, puzzles, dolls, action figures, race tracks and more. Free shipping in Netherlands on orders over €25.
bol.com	Bol.com is the largest webshop in the Netherlands and sells a wide range of toys and games for all ages - babies, toddlers, children, teens and adults. Find stuffed animals, dolls, building sets, board games, jigsaw puzzles, computer games, hobby supplies and costumes. Free shipping on orders over €20.
DE BIJENKORF T: 020 808 9333	De Bijenkorf department stores in the Netherlands sell plush toys (Miffy), building sets (Lego), board games (Monopoly) and electric gadgets (drones, walkie talkies). Stores located in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Eindhoven, The Hague, Maastricht, Rotterdam, Utrecht and online. Free shipping on orders over €100.
FUN&FEEST T: 072 564 6576	This Netherlands online store sells costumes, party supplies and a large assortment of low-priced toys, plush, figurines, dolls, bath toys, games and hobby supplies.
HEMA T: 020 224 2424	The HEMA webshop offrs their widest selection of children's toys which include dolls, stuffed animals, wooden toys, game and arts & crafts supplies. Toys can be found in stores but the assortment will vary based on the store's size. Locations include Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven. Free shipping on orders over €25.
INTERNET-TOYS	This Dutch online toys, games, hobby shop sells plush toys, board games, dolls, figurines, cars, puzzles and trampolines. You can also find a selection of costumes.
KNUFFELPARADIJS T: 072 564 6576	This online shop specializes in stuffed animals, including dogs, cats, farm animals, fish, reptiles, birds, jungle and safari animals and lots more. They also sell plush hand puppets, key rings and other gift items. Orders placed by 15:00 are delivered next (business) day.
LEGO	The LEGO webshop sells the brand's full assortment of interlocking building sets. From simple configurations made for toddlers to sophisticated designs appropriate for teens and adults. Shop by theme or age group. Free shipping on Netherlands orders over €55.
LIDL SHOP T: 020 709 5039	Lidl Netherlands sells a selection of lower-priced toys and games for children, including doll houses, jigsaw puzzles, building sets, wooden toys, arts & crafts, educational games and backyard play sets (including trampolines). Plus supplies for hobbies and sewing. Many products are only available through the online shop. Store locations include Amsterdam, Delft, Dordrecht, Eindhoven, The Hague, Leiden, Oegstgeest, Rotterdam and Utrecht.
PIPOOS T: 073 513 1999	Pipoos is the premiere Dutch arts & crafts store chain with over 20 locations including Breda, Eindhoven, Nijmegen, Tilburg and Utrecht. The online shop offers the widest product range. Find paints, brushes, canvas, specialty paper, cake decoration, jewelry-making supplies. Free shipping in Netherlands on orders over €30.
SHOPPARTNERS T: 072 564 6576	Shoppartners is a low-price general merchandise retailer in the Netherlands with a focus on toys, games and hobby kits for children. Mostly unbranded alternatives for popular items like dolls, building sets, sculpting clay, coloring books, etc. Orders received before noon ship the same day.
TOYCHAMP T: 045 760 0076	Toychamp is one of the biggest toy store retail chains in Netherlands with 24 locations and extensive webshop. Popular brands like Playmobil, Lego, Nintendo and Barbie. Find stuffed animals, dolls, board games, play tables, crafts supplies, puzzles, costumes and more. Stores in Amsterdam area (Zaandam, Hoofddorp), Rotterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Breda, Eindhoven, Leiden area (Zouterwoude). Free delivery for orders over €50.
WELKOOP T: 088 232 4800	This Dutch garden supply store chain sells kids outdoor play items including swing sets, trampolines, miniature houses, sports nets and accessories, go-karts, toy farm vehicles and more. Free delivery for online orders over €40. Physical stores located near Amsterdam, Den Haag, Leiden and Rotterdam.
ZEEMAN	Zeeman stores carry a wide assortment of low-cost yarns for knitting and crocheting, plus a range of toys. Over 500 store locations in the Netherlands including Amsterdam, Breda, Delft, Eindhoven, Groningen, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht.

TRADITIONAL DUTCH GAMES

‘GANZENBORD‘ (Game of the Goose) is a board game that dates back hundreds of years and was first mentioned in the latter 1500’s when a version was given as a gift to King Philip II of Spain. The first versions of the Dutch game appeared in the early 1600’s and it is still played today. Buy Ganzenbord

The board has 63 spaces, with certain ones marked with obstacles that send a player backwards or holds them stationary for multiple rounds. The first person to the end finish the route wins.

‘SJOELEN‘ (shuffle) or ‘SJOELBAK‘ (shuffleboard) was invented by the Dutch in the 1800’s. The game involves sliding 30 disks across a 2-meter wooden board with the goal of having them pass through one of the 4 tight-fitting slots at the opposite end. The point value of the four slots from left to right are 2-3-4-1. The disks that are stranded in the mid-field after the 30 discs are played are retrieved and shot again for the second round and likewise for the third round. The player with the highest point total after three rounds is the winner. Buy Sjoelbak

‘PIM PAM PET‘ is a board game that involves cards with questions written on them and a spinner wheel surrounded by letters of the alphabet. The game keeper spins the wheel and then reads the question to the player who must answer it correctly with a word starting with the letter the spinner is pointing to. Buy Pim Pam Pet

DUTCH TOY, GAME & HOBBY TERMINOLOGY

The following are common toy, game and hobby-related terms in English and how they are referred to in Dutch. This can be helpful to expats when shopping for those items online in Holland.

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