A new TK Maxx opened up in Amsterdam and it’s super wheelchair-friendly

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Written By Josephine Rees
The front of TK Maxx at the Damrak in Amsterdam

TK Maxx on Damrak 79 in Amsterdam.

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The biggest TK Maxx in The Netherlands, right here in Amsterdam

The perfect photo op.

On May 12th 2022, TK Maxx opened its 15th Dutch shop in a massive warehouse on Damrak 79. With five floors and over 4,000 square metres of space, it’s the biggest TK Maxx in the Netherlands. Whether you’re into fashion, interior design, homewear, beauty or self-care products, this shop has something for everyone — and for a great price, too.

Shampoo, anyone?

Plates, anyone?

All the little chairs you didn’t know you needed.

The most wheelchair-friendly shop on the Damrak

TK Maxx has great wheelchair accessibility. Dare I say it may even be the most wheelchair-friendly shop on the Damrak?

TK Maxx is wheelchair-friendly because:

  • The entrance is smooth, wide, and threshold-free.

  • It’s spacious, with plenty of room to manoeuvre between aisles.

  • The mirrors throughout the shop are floor-to-ceiling.

  • There are lifts to every floor.

  • Products are displayed at various heights, meaning customers can also see a lot while seated in a wheelchair.

  • There is an accessible fitting room for wheelchair users.

  • There is clear accessibility signposting leading to the wheelchair-friendly fitting room.

  • The countertops are low enough for customers to use and pay while seated in a wheelchair.

All those lifts do indeed make me smile!

There’s lots of space.

The wheelchair-friendly fitting room

The TK Maxx wheelchair-friendly fitting room has a lot of accessibility features. It includes:

  • Good lighting

  • Lots of space to manoeuvre

  • A floor-to-ceiling mirror

  • A built-in seat

  • Grab rails

  • Low hooks and bars for clothing

  • A grab bar on the inside of the (lightweight) door

A built in seat, grab rails, and low hooks and railings.

Can we please see more of these changing rooms throughout Amsterdam?

What are you waiting for?

To find out more about TK Maxx and plan your next shopping trip, go to the TK Maxx Netherlands website or follow TK Maxx on Instagram.

Josephine Rees

Josephine Rees (1993) is a Dutch-British professional based in Amsterdam. Inspired by her personal experiences as a mobility aid user, she founded Able Amsterdam in November 2018. Over the years, the platform grew to feature a wide range of accessible locations and practical tips for navigating the city. Josephine managed Able Amsterdam until October 2025, when she passed it on to Silvia Causin, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

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