De Bijenkorf department store offers a great selection of the fashion and designer brands, luxury accessories, cosmetics, homeware, souvenirs and gifts. It is often compared with New York’s Macy’s and Les Galleries Lafayette in Paris. Visit De Bijenkorf in Amsterdam and have a look!
De Bijenkorf is a chain of high-end Dutch department stores. Its flagship store is located in a historical building in the center of Amsterdam, on Dam Square. The Amsterdam flagship store covers 5 floors of 21,000 m² in total.
De Bijenkorf selection of brands
The store offers premium shopping experience both to the luxury brands (Chanel, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Diane von Furstenberg, etc.) fans and those who prefer mass market labels (Benetton, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Diesel etc.).
Pay special attention to De Bijenkorf online outlet. Here you can find good discounts all year round.
As of December 2021, it is required to wear a face mask at De Bijenkorf Amsterdam. You can shop 100% corona-safe online and get everything delivered to your door.
Christmas Shopping at De Bijenkorf
Christmas is, by all means, the most beautiful time of the year at De Bijenkorf. Department stores get beautifully decorated, and the shelves are stocked with sophisticated Christmas tree decorations, interior items and presents. But we still have to do shopping corona-safe this season. You can order your Christmas decorations and gifts at De Bijenkorf webshop and get everything delivered to your home.
Looking for Christmas presents inspiration and ideas? We have a few!
150 Years of De Bijenkorf
150 years ago De Bijenkorf started as a small shop “Magazijn de Bijenkorf” on the Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam. In a century and a half it has grown into the oldest department store in the country with seven branches in the Netherlands and webshops in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of De Bijenkorf, 150 brands, including Wandler, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, made a unique version of their most iconic products. Check the exclusive anniversary collection and choose unique timeless pieces for yourself.
How to get to De Bijenkorf?
De Bijenkorf is located on Dam Square. It is just a 5 – 7 minutes walk from Amsterdam Centraal station. Alternatively you can take a tram line 4 or 14 (to the Dam stop) or metro line 52 (the Rokin stop).
If you are travelling by car you can park in Q-Park de Bijenkorf, which has direct access to the department store.
De Bijenkorf Amsterdam on Google maps >>
De Bijenkorf Amsterdam opening hours
Monday 11:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 10:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 21:00
Thursday 10:00 – 21:00
Friday 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday 10:00 – 21:00
Sunday 11:00 – 21:00
During the holiday season De Bijenkorf Amsterdam opening times can be subject to change. Please check De Bijenkorf official website before your visit.
Tax free shopping in De Bijenkorf
If you spent € 50 of more in De Bijenkorf, you can get a tax refund directly in the store. All you need is to collect your receipts and visit the Tax Free Lounge on the 4th floor of the department store in Amsterdam.
Enjoy your shopping in Amsterdam!
Related articles: