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Sheepheads at VVV Dordrecht

VVV Dordrecht not only provides information, but is also a place where a wide variety of products can be purchased.
In the store, located at Spuiboulevard 99, the assortment of gadgets and delicacies is very diverse. A prominent role is played by the legend of the Sheepheads.

The Dordt legend

The story of the Middle Ages is familiar to many Dordrecht citizens: as a prominent trading city, the staple law ensured that all goods going in and out of the city were subject to tax, including meat and livestock. Two inhabitants of Dordrecht who bought a sheep in the Alblasserwaard tried to avoid this tax by dressing the animal in scarecrow clothing. The plan failed at the last minute, because the sheep started bleating.

The inhabitants of Dordrecht have been given the nickname 'Schapenkoppen' (sheep heads). "Anyone born in Dordrecht is given a cuddly sheep as a gift when registering in the municipality. Shopkeepers regularly refer to the legend in their promotions or shop windows, and FC Dordrecht's nickname, not surprisingly, is 'The Sheepheads'.

Intree Dordrecht - Sheep products

Translation of the legend to VVV Dordrecht

It is so intertwined with the city that it makes sense for us at VVV Dordrecht to do something with it as well," explains Cécile Zanen (VVV desk team leader). "For example, we offer local specialties such as Schapenkopjes. These cookies are presented in a beautiful box, with an explanation of the legend. But postcards, coloring booklet, sheep key chains and cuddly sheep are also part of the offer. It particularly appeals to the imagination of Dordrians looking for a gift for friends or family living outside the city. But tourists, too, are curious about what exactly Dordentheans have to do with sheep."

The assortment changes regularly. "We can vary endlessly. The idea is to keep surprising visitors. Around the holidays, sweaters with the text 'Meèèèèrry Christmas' hang in the store. Products with a wink are often popular. For example, there are the so-called Schapenkeutels: fun candy tins with the story of the legend and filled with small round licorice. "

Articles Dordt Sheepheads

All Sheephead items
Bèèh...! Groot Dordts Volksverhalenboek
Product

Bèèh... Groot Dordts Volksverhalenboek

A collection of collected folk tales from Dordrecht.
25,00
Glitter sheep keychain
Product

Glitter sheep keychain

A key chain with a cute, silver glitter sheep.
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Product

Sheep heads - set of 4 postcards

Set of 4 'Sheep heads' postcards by Lucia Zattini.
5,00
Tin of Dordt Sheep Cuts
Product

Tin of Dordt Sheep Cuts

Candy can with soft sweet round licorice.
6,50
stuffed lamb Leo
Product

Cuddle Lamb Leo

A soft toy of a lamb. Available in white and blue.
14,99

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