Cheese Shops in Rotterdam (Self Guided), Rotterdam

Although many countries claim cheese to be their unique product, Dutch cheeses are indeed an iconic, standalone thing. Amid a cornucopia of different cheeses made in The Netherlands, there are quite a few internationally-famed ones originated in Rotterdam.

It is therefore only natural to find a plethora of specialty shops in the city fit to warm the heart of any cheese lover, be it a finder, a quick shopper, a gourmet, or a foodie. No matter which of these categories you personally fit in, here are some of the cheese locations in Rotterdam that you wouldn't want to miss on a quest for a good slice of cheese:

De Kaashoeve – a life-size statue of a cow outside the front door of this outlet makes it really hard to miss; a perfect place in the heart of Rotterdam for good artisan cheeses, selected for taste, quality and originality;

Cheese & More by Henri Willig – a good excuse to visit the Markthal, because there is another place in Rotterdam where you can find just as rich and beautifully displayed collection of traditional cheeses accompanied with a good advice on which of them pair well with your favorite wines, fruits or bread;

Cromwijk Kaasdok – another notable cheese location in the Markthal, replete with delicious farmhouse-, goat-, and herb cheese variety, and of course the staple “Rotterdamsche Oude Kaas”.

If you're keen to figure out what makes the Dutchies love their cheeses so much, grab this opportunity and explore some of Rotterdam's top cheese retailers with the help of our self-guided walking tour. Enjoy the experience!