Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year, is around the corner! It’s time to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Are you ready? If you are looking for special Christmas presents in 2026, we have a few ideas of gifts that will surprise and delight your family and friends.
Last updated: 17 September 2026 by Anastasia Dudina
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Christmas gifts shopping in the Netherlands
Advent Calendars 2026 for the anticipation of Christmas
Advent calendars are a nice present to give to someone or treat yourself. While it’s not really a Christmas present it gives lots of magic moments while you count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. If you are looking for a present with a Dutch spirit, check advent calendars from the local brands like Rituals.
Chocolate advent calendars for adults:
- Toblerone Advent Calendar >>
- Lindt Christmas Dream Advent Calendar >>
- Tony’s Chocolonely Adventskalender >>
- Anthon Berg 24 Days Chocolate Liqueur Advent Calendar >>
- Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Mini Advent Calendar >>
Chocolate & candy advent calendars for kids:
Tip! If some advent calendars are sold out, check for available alternatives here >>
Estee Lauder Blockbuster Set
The Estee Lauder Blockbuster is an annual limited edition set of the best beauty products of the brand. The Estee Lauder Blockbuster Christmas 2024 set consists of 13 beauty essentials and comes in a beautiful red case.
The expected Estee Lauder Blockbuster release date is late October. Usually this beauty set is sold out within a few weeks.
You can also go for smaller gifts from the Estee Lauder Christmas collection.
Vondels Christmas decorations – Sparkles From Amsterdam
An Amsterdam-based brand Vondels offers a great collection of luxury, trendy and funny Christmas tree decorations. Today the collection counts up to 700 ornaments of all shapes and colours. And it is all handmade! Take a look, and you will definitely find a great gift for everyone.
Our top picks:
- Nijntje (Miffy) Xmas tree decoration (a typical Dutch gift!)
- Dutch canal house decoration
Villeroy & Boch Christmas collection
Every year Villeroy & Boch, one of the leading international premium brands for sophisticated table culture, offers special collections of Christmas porcelain, decorations, ornaments, cutlery, glasses and table linen. The successful collections include Annual Limited Christmas Edition, Toy’s Delight, Christmas Toys, and Toy’s Fantasy.
Most of these Christmas items are real treasures that will give lots of joy to your loved ones. Take a look at the limited edition Annual Christmas Edition. These unique collector’s items are exclusively available in the edition year. A great gift idea that can start a nice tradition of collecting the Villeroy & Boch Christmas limited edition cups and plates.
Smaak Amsterdam – bags & leather goods from Amsterdam
High quality, beautifully designed leather bags or wallets of the Smaak Amsterdam label are a great gift for every woman, from a fashionista to a business lady. The items are made with attention to details and still don’t cost a fortune. If you choose for a classic model, it will last for ages.
Polo Ralph Lauren – Christmas looks for entire family
The Polo Ralph Lauren annual Holiday collection features the Polo Bear festive jumpers, classic Oxford shirts, traditional tweeds, tartan blouses, logo tees and cosy cable hats for the whole family. There’s something special for him, her and the little ones. Perfect for creating a cosy atmosphere, celebrating Christmas with your loved ones and capturing photos in a family look.
Do you have everything ready for Christmas? Checklist:
- Christmas wrapping paper
- Typical Dutch Christmas cards
- Festive tableware for Christmas dinner
- Christmas tree and home decorations
- Christmas tree
Spending Christmas in Amsterdam? Check it out:
- Museums’ opening hours on Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027: Celebrate the Light!
Happy present giving!
FAQ: Christmas gift shopping in the Netherlands
What are good Dutch-themed Christmas gifts?
Popular Dutch-themed gifts include Nijntje (Miffy) Christmas ornaments, Delft-style canal house decorations, and Dutch chocolate advent calendars. Vondels, an Amsterdam-based brand, is a good place to find handmade Dutch Christmas tree decorations.
When should I buy an advent calendar in the Netherlands?
Chocolate advent calendars usually go on sale from October, and the popular ones (Toblerone, Lindt, Tony’s Chocolonely) tend to sell out by early December. It’s best to order by mid-November if you want a specific one.
Are advent calendars available for both adults and kids?
Yes. Adult chocolate advent calendars include options like Toblerone, Lindt Christmas Dream, Tony’s Chocolonely, and Anthon Berg’s chocolate liqueur calendar. For kids, Lindt Teddy, Haribo, and Kinder all make advent calendars with smaller, kid-friendly treats.
What is Vondels?
Vondels is an Amsterdam-based brand known for handmade Christmas tree decorations. Their collection includes more than 700 ornaments in various shapes and colours, including Dutch-themed pieces like Miffy and canal house ornaments.
Where can I buy these Christmas gifts online in the Netherlands?
Most of the gifts in this guide are available through bol.com or Amazon.nl, both of which deliver within the Netherlands.
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