Alkmaar is full of cosy streets where you will discover the cutest second-hand shops. From second-hand clothes shops to large thrift stores, the city is bursting with pre-loved pearls. Extra special: on the edge of the city centre is a real recycling boulevard with several shops conveniently located next to each other. Are you coming for a day of sustainable shopping? We have listed the best second-hand shops in Alkmaar for you!
Second-hand shops in Alkmaar
If you love vintage and second-hand shopping, Alkmaar is the place to be. The city is full of gems: from large thrift shops where you can browse for bargains, to boutiques with carefully selected clothes. Nice detail: experienced second-hand fans from our greenlist community recommend Noord-Holland as the place to find really great bargains at a great price. Whether you go for unique furniture or clothes with character: Alkmaar has it all. And perhaps the best part? Second-hand shopping feels like a treasure hunt every time. You never know what you will find! And if you get hungry while browsing and trying on, we also have a nice list of sustainable restaurants and coffee shops in Alkmaar for you!
Vintage No. 5 Alkmaar: for true design lovers
For vintage designer clothes with just that little bit extra, be sure to visit Vintage No. 5 Be. This beautifully located boutique in Alkmaar is a household name among lovers of unique items you won't find anywhere else. And that does not go unnoticed: a second shop has now even opened in Haarlem. The collection changes rapidly, so don't miss anything? Follow them on Instagram And stay tuned for the latest gems!
Luttik Oudorp 114, Alkmaar
An awesome address for second-hand designer clothes in Alkmaar is Vintage No. 5. This second-hand boutique is really a picture too.
Ms Jansen: luxury second-hand designer finds
For even more stunning vintage designer pieces, be sure to visit Mrs Jansen be. This stylish boutique is a Valhalla for lovers of luxury brands. From Isabel Marant to MaxMara and Prada, you will find top-quality clothes, bags and shoes. Whether you are looking for a statement piece or just a timeless classic, this is the place to be. This second-hand shop is definitely worth a visit during your day of second-hand shopping in Alkmaar!
Achterstraat 44, Alkmaar
Pinokkio: for second-hand women's and children's clothes and toys
Pinocchio is a cosy shop where you can find second-hand women's, men's, baby and children's clothes of top quality, often also from great brands. Everything is carefully selected, so you can be sure to get your hands on something good. Thanks to the smart collection policy, the collection is always fresh and up-to-date, as items never stay in the shop for more than two months.
Huigbrouwerstraat 2, Alkmaar
A cosy second-hand shop in Alkmaar where you can have a great time for ladies, children and babies is Pinokkio. So be sure to put it on your greener itinerary when you go to Alkmaar for the day.
Soepp: feasting and second-hand shopping
Why is there suddenly a restaurant in this list? Because at this cosy joint, not only can you eat great food, but (almost) everything you see around you is for sale. From vintage furniture to lamps, frames and figurines. Sit back, order something tasty and feast your eyes. In short, feast and shop at Soup.
Hekelstraat 31, Alkmaar
Make the most of your day in Alkmaar: at Soepp you can have a sustainable lunch and shop second-hand. Just about everything you see in the shop is for sale.
ReShare Store Alkmaar: second-hand shopping for charity
Second-hand shopping with a good feeling? At the ReShare Store of the Salvation Army, you not only score the cutest clothes, but also support a good cause at the same time. The shop collects clothes from both individuals and companies, so the selection is always surprising. And the best part? You give clothes a second life and contribute to the social projects of the Salvation Army. Great for your wardrobe, your wallet and the world.
Payglop 15, Alkmaar
Alkmaar is also home to a Salvation Army second-hand shop. By buying second-hand pearls in this ReShare Store, you also support the charity at the same time.
Terre des Hommes Alkmaar: second-hand shopping for a better world
Shop and do good? At the thrift shop of Terre des Hommes not only score beautiful clothes, shoes and bags, but also toys and crockery to brighten up your home. The shop runs entirely on volunteers and the proceeds go to projects combating child exploitation. So you shop with a doubly good feeling. Just like at the ReShare Store, shopping here means scoring second-hand gems while contributing to a better world, in this case for children worldwide.
Ritsevoort 3, Alkmaar
Kringloopboulevard: even more second-hand shops in Alkmaar
Thrift fan? Set course for the Zijperstraat. This part of Alkmaar is home to no fewer than six thrift shops, including Rataplan, Leadz15, Cook Foundation, Kringloop Alkmaar and Uitdragerij 15. Each shop has its own atmosphere and specialities, but they have one thing in common: here, used items get a second life.
Your favourite second-hand shops in Alkmaar?
Did we miss a gem? Do you know another great second-hand shop in Alkmaar that absolutely belongs in this list? Then be sure to let us know via the contact buttons at the bottom of the page! We are always looking for new second-hand hotspots to discover. Who knows, maybe next time your tip will be in the spotlight!
More second-hand shopping tips
- Pearls at a bargain price with these thrift shop tips.
- Looking for something special? Then here we have a list of the best webshops for second-hand designer clothes and accessories.
- Wondering which materials are really sustainable? Read all about sustainable clothing materials here.
Photo credits: main image: EVG Kowalievska (left), Vintage No. 5 (right). Other: Vintage No. 5, Mariam (Pinokkio), Soepp, ReShare Store.
