Scheltema

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Bookshops

Scheltema

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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Amsterdams grootste boekhandel sinds 1853.

Amsterdam's largest bookshop, occupying multiple floors near Dam Square since 1853. An enormous collection covers every subject in Dutch and English.

The travel section alone could occupy an afternoon. Regular author events and readings in the upstairs hall.

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Contact & Info

Nu open tot 19:00

Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 12:00-18:00

What you can do here

Fri, Sep 18, 06:00 PM

Explore a bookshop in the evening

Join us for an evening of book browsing in Amsterdam's largest bookshop. You can spend the evening exploring the extensive collection.

Sat, Sep 19, 09:00 AM

Afternoon in a multi-floor bookshop

Scheltema spans multiple floors with a wide collection in Dutch and English. Saturday morning is a good time to browse without rushing.

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♿ Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

  • Amsterdam's largest bookshop
  • Multiple floors of books
  • Strong English language section
  • Regular author events

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