Herenstraat fish shop
Herenstraat 48
2313 AL Leiden
- Tuesday09:00–18:00
- Wednesday09:00–18:00
- Thursday09:00–18:00
- Friday09:00–18:00
- Saturday09:00–17:00
Closed on Sunday and Monday
Get directions ↗Schaap’s · Your Leiden fishmonger since 1938
VÅRLAKS salmon in Voorschoten and Leiden
Firm flesh and a rich flavour. Our ASC-certified salmon comes from a family farm in northern Norway. We cut your portion at the counter.
Why VÅRLAKS?
Salmon from a family farm
At Schaap’s we choose quality fish whose origins we know. Our VÅRLAKS salmon comes from a family farm north of the Arctic Circle and can be traced back to the farm.
- Carefully raised without antibiotics or added hormones.
- ASC certification includes independent checks on water quality, salmon welfare and working conditions on the farm.
- Every fillet is checked for quality.
Knowing where our salmon comes from helps us bring quality fish to your table.
Supplier certificates
VÅRLAKS is a salmon brand of Norwegian Seafood Group. The group publishes the following documents on seafood sourcing and processing.
- ASC Chain of Custody
These chain of custody certificates cover how the suppliers keep ASC-certified seafood separate and trace it back to its source.
Norwegian Seafood AS · ASC-C-04033 (PDF)Norwegian Seafood Europe B.V. · ASC-C-00231 (PDF)Check a certificate number with ASC- GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody
The chain of custody certificate for Norwegian Seafood Europe B.V. in Urk covers the storage, processing and packing of Atlantic salmon.
View the GLOBALG.A.P. certificates- IFS Food
The IFS Food certificate for the Urk site covers food safety in activities including filleting, portioning and packing salmon.
View the IFS Food certificate
VÅRLAKS · Film
The story behind our salmon
Where does our VÅRLAKS salmon come from? Watch the film to discover the people and the waters where our salmon is raised.
Schaap’s Vishandel · In Leiden since 1938
Where to buy our salmon in Voorschoten and Leiden
Visit our Herenstraat shop or find our stall at Botermarkt in Leiden on Wednesdays, in the Hoogvliet car park in Voorschoten on Fridays and by De Waag in Leiden on Saturdays.
Wednesday · Botermarkt
Botermarkt, by Dille & Kamille
Leiden
- Wednesday08:30–17:00
Friday · Voorschoten
Car park Hoogvliet, Veurseweg 18
Voorschoten
- Friday08:30–17:30
Saturday · by De Waag
Aalmarkt, by de Waag
Leiden
- Saturday08:30–17:00
From our kitchen
Salmon with lemon and dill.
Try baking the fillet with lemon and dill for a fresh flavour. At the counter, we can help you choose a portion to suit your meal.
View the recipe →Questions about our salmon
Which certification does VÅRLAKS salmon have?
Our VÅRLAKS salmon is ASC certified for responsible fish farming. The farm in northern Norway regularly tests its water quality. Independent auditors also check salmon health and working conditions on the farm.