Deventer's downtown is very compact and divided into eight smaller quarters, each with its own charm, shopping offerings and attractions. It is in these quarters that you really get to know Deventer.

In terms of shopping, there is something for everyone!

Brush store](https://www.touristserver.nl/img/185531-1625653263/C200X200/GDB3381.jpg)The Bergkwartier, with its widely known Walstraat, houses a variety of artisan stores and galleries. For example, take a look at the oldest store in Deventer: De Borstelwinkel, Menstraat 7. Here you can find as many as 200 different types of brushes, all natural products, made from animal hair, feathers or plant fibers.

In the cozy Overstraten you can browse among the most beautiful gadgets. More exclusive stores can be found in the Broederen- and Engestraat in the Broederenkwartier. The oldest shopping street in Deventer, the Nieuwstraat in the Gildekwartier, has been the place for small specialty stores for centuries, while the newest shopping heart of the city center 'De Boreel', on the other hand, accommodates large retail formulas.

The best shopping tips

The High Windows

Grote Overstraat 48: What began as an antique shop in the late 1980s has grown into a beloved gift, home and clothing store in the heart of downtown. The motley collection of items varies widely, but there is one common denominator: every product is as fun as it is original, for yourself or to give.

Schräder Mode

Lange Bisschopsstraat 9: In the impressive building full of historical elements of the more than 185-year-old Deventer family business Schräder Mode, the fashion-conscious woman finds everything she needs for her contemporary outfit. A very nice store to browse around.

Blanche Conceptstore

Smedenstraat 24-26: For more than 33 years Blanche has been on Smedenstraat, with a cool, hip, feminine collection, both clothing and for lifestyle and all things home.

Carlos at Home

Hofstraat 13-15: Contemporary design store with quirky designs in living and lighting. Carlos in Huis is located in a former bank building with many characteristic details, such as the former counters and bank vaults.

D'Olde Bakkerieje

Walstraat 55: In a 14th century patrician house, every spot is taken advantage of by a diverse collection of bric-a-brac and curiosities.

King William

Vleeshouwerstraat 2: Over 4,000 different games, hundreds of jigsaw puzzles, brainteasers, fan merchandise and gadgets and 5,000 records.

Book City Deventer

For many centuries books have been made, preserved and sold in Deventer. This was already true in the 15th century and it is still true today. In the city center you will see numerous antiquarian bookshops or renowned bookstores. Are you looking for a specific one? Then this is the place to be!

Notable bookstore: bookstore Praamstra

Lange Bisschopstraat 1: Housed in the city center since 1893, Boekhandel Praamstra has grown into a veritable book palace, where the high walls and tall wooden bookcases - with rail for a book ladder - and, of course, the extensive assortment, both new and antiquarian, are particularly striking.