Atlas #004 · West
Vleck Wijnen West
Eerste Helmersstraat 63-H, 1054 DC Amsterdam
Photos via Google Maps · SvE, Nadine K, Vleck wijnen
Why it's worth the detour
A natural-wine pioneer a stone's throw from Vondelpark, importing directly from small family farms in France, Spain and Italy for well over a decade.
The bottle
Ask for that week's direct-import arrival
Why we'd go back
- — Consistently named a favorite Amsterdam wine shop for friendly, knowledgeable, no-nonsense advice
- — Owner Michiel ter Heide trained under Dutch vin-naturel pioneer Helmer Otterman
- — Direct-from-farm sourcing keeps prices approachable without sacrificing character
Wine shop profile
- Focus
- Michiel ter Heide's direct-from-farm import
- Selection
- France, Spain and Italy
- Style
- Vin naturel — pure, characterful, gastronomic
Address & hours
Eerste Helmersstraat 63-H, 1054 DC Amsterdam
Good to know
- Bottles to go
- Natural/orange focus
Quick answers
Why is it worth visiting?
A natural-wine pioneer a stone's throw from Vondelpark, importing directly from small family farms in France, Spain and Italy for well over a decade.
What should you order or buy?
Vleck Wijnen's recommended bottle is Ask for that week's direct-import arrival.
What is it best for?
Vleck Wijnen is best for natural and orange wine.
Is it a bottle shop or a by-the-glass bar?
Vleck Wijnen is a bottle shop — come to take wine home, not to sit and drink there.
Does it focus on natural or orange wine?
Yes — Vleck Wijnen genuinely focuses on natural and low-intervention wine.
Is there food?
Vleck Wijnen focuses on the wine itself rather than a food menu.
Which neighbourhood is it in?
Vleck Wijnen is in West, Amsterdam, at Eerste Helmersstraat 63-H, 1054 DC Amsterdam.
When was the information last checked?
This page was last checked in August 2026.
Selected by Atlas Amsterdam
Last checked: August 2026
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