Bookshops in the Netherlands map & data
There are 1,151 bookshops mapped in the Netherlands, spread over 12 regions. The most are in Noord-Holland (223), Zuid-Holland (221) and Gelderland (145). 98% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Van der Velde, Comics shop Lambiek and Donner.
Bookshops by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Noord-Holland | 223 | 19% |
| Zuid-Holland | 221 | 19% |
| Gelderland | 145 | 13% |
| Noord-Brabant | 136 | 12% |
| Utrecht | 105 | 9.1% |
| Overijssel | 78 | 6.8% |
| Groningen | 49 | 4.3% |
| Fryslân | 49 | 4.3% |
| Limburg | 48 | 4.2% |
| Zeeland | 31 | 2.7% |
| Drenthe | 29 | 2.5% |
| Flevoland | 18 | 1.6% |
Notable bookshops in the Netherlands
- Van der VeldeZwolle · Overijssel · books
- Comics shop LambiekAmsterdam · Noord-Holland · books
- DonnerRotterdam · Zuid-Holland · books
- AfûkLeeuwarden · Fryslân · books
- Zolderman Tweedehands BoekenHouwerzijl · Groningen · books
- Mensing's Caminadabooks
- Boekhandel VermeerEmmen · Drenthe · books
- XantippeAmsterdam · Noord-Holland · books
- NAi BoekverkopersRotterdam · Zuid-Holland · books
- Akim stripwinkelGroningen · books
- Boekhandel VledderlandDrenthe · books
- Boekhandel BlankevoortAmstelveen · Noord-Holland · books
- Albert HoogeveenGroningen · books
- Boekwinkel OmloKlazienaveen · Drenthe · books
- De Nieuwe BoekhandelAmsterdam · Noord-Holland · books
- Antiquariaat Berger & De VriesGroningen · books
- VU BoekhandelAmsterdam · Noord-Holland · books
- Antiquariaat Bladzij 20Bedum · Groningen · books
- Antiquariaat ISISGroningen · books
- Antiquariaat de Blauwe AardeOosterwijtwerd · Groningen · books
- Bijbelboetiek BaruchGrootegast · Groningen · books
- BoekenThuisGroningen · books
- BoekenvoordeelGroningen · books
- Boekhandel 't HartjeGroningen · books
- Boekhandel Daan Nijman - UMCGGroningen · books
- Boekhandel RosaGroningen · books
- Boekhandel SchoelierZuidhorn · Groningen · books
- Books 4 LifeGroningen · books
- Boomker BoekenHaren Gn · Groningen · books
- BrunaWinsum · Groningen · books
- De Groninger KinderboekhandelGroningen · books
- Godert WalterGroningen · books
- Huzinga boeken & kado'sVeendam · Groningen · books
- One More ChapterGroningen · books
- ReadShopLoppersum · Groningen · books
- RiemerGroningen · books
- Van der Velde A-kerkhofGroningen · books
- Van der Velde Grote MarktGroningen · books
- Walters BookshopGroningen · books
- de Wijde WereldGroningen · books
What's in this layer
Every bookshop in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Bookshops and bookstores.
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How many bookshops are there in the Netherlands?
This layer holds 1,151 bookshops in the Netherlands, the most of them in Noord-Holland. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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