Our story · Updated 9 November 2026 · 4 min
Market day in Leiden: behind the fish stall
On Wednesdays, find our stall on Botermarkt by Dille & Kamille. On Saturdays, the family sets up on Aalmarkt by De Waag. Here is what a morning at the market looks like.
By Schaap’s Vishandel · fishmonger since 1938
Find our stall
Our Leiden market stall on Google Maps
We stand at different locations on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Open the correct place in Google Maps and plan your route to the landmark near our stall.
Leiden’s market has been our second home for years. We set up our stall every Wednesday and Saturday. Behind a herring roll or a portion of kibbeling is a morning of preparation.
Before the first customers
On market days, fish must be loaded, ice prepared and frying oil brought to temperature. Then we arrange the counter so customers can choose their fish and ask questions.
Why the market is different from the shop
At the market, things move faster and feel more direct. You see the fish, smell fried kibbeling and hear conversations at the stall. For many customers, visiting is part of their weekly shopping.
Want to collect a seafood platter at the market? Agree the location, date and time beforehand and obtain confirmation. A message does not automatically mean everything is ready or that there will be no wait. The standard seafood platter costs €16.50 per person and the deluxe platter €18.50. Extras are charged at shop prices.
Three places, one quality
Our Herenstraat shop opens Tuesday to Saturday. We visit Leiden’s market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Hoogvliet in Voorschoten on Fridays. See the locations page for times and directions; Wednesday’s landmark is different from Saturday’s.
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