Gifts for a girl aged 11 or 12 — gift ideas

For teenagers, a gift is really about their hobbies, taste and personality — less general “age advice”, much more their own world. On this page you’ll find our ideas, including beauty, jewellery, arts & crafts, bedroom & décor, fill-in journals and more. See the lists above for concrete suggestions.

With teenagers it’s really about who they are: hobbies, taste in music, favourite games and style. Asking what they’d like often works best. A gift card for their favourite online shop is a welcome back-up — then they choose exactly what suits them.

For teenagers the budget tends to go up a little — €15 to €50 is common, depending on how close you are and what they’d like. A gift card works well for a larger amount too.

For teenagers, sustainability is more about quality over quantity: a beautiful book, a personal or handmade gift, or a gift card for a sustainable online shop. Second-hand and vintage finds that match their interests (fashion, music, hobbies) are increasingly popular, and books remain a timeless choice that can be kept or passed on.

With your own daughter you usually know best what she’s into — and that’s exactly what to aim for. Something linked to a hobby, a game or a series she’s hooked on right now, or something for her bedroom, almost always beats a general “age-appropriate” gift. Not sure? Just ask what’s on the wishlist: at this age most teenagers prefer that to a surprise that misses the mark.

Teenagers are picky, and that isn’t unwillingness — their taste is set and they know exactly what is and isn’t okay. What works best: something from their own world (music, games, sport, make-up, series), something small they’ll really use, or a gift card so they can choose themselves. Avoid gifts that are “good for them” but that they never asked for. This page has 65 ideas, from a few euros to a bigger present.

An 11-year-old is in the last years of primary school and outgrowing the children’s room: she wants something that doesn’t look childish, but still plays and makes things. What goes down well: a board game to play with friends, something for her bedroom, a craft set with a real result, or a book from a series she already knows. This page has 65 ideas, each with its price.

Twelve is the year secondary school starts in the Netherlands, and you can see it in the wishes: their own style, their own music, and things she picks out herself. Gifts linked to a hobby or a series she’s into right now do better than a general “children’s gift”. Not sure? Ask about the wishlist, or give something small plus a gift card.

At this age the shoe usually makes way for drawing names and “surprises”, often with a budget of €10 to €25 per name. For that, look at “Gifts up to €25” and “Gifts up to €10” on this page; for a bigger present from parents or grandparents, at “Our top 4”. You can draw names for free on Kindkado, with a wishlist per name so nobody buys the same thing twice: see drawing names. New to Sinterklaas? Our guide to celebrating Sinterklaas with kids explains the traditions.

This page has 24 gifts of €10 or less, such as Cozy & cute met fashion, Halsketting Belegde messing Halskettingen and Sieraden set - armbanden&oorbellen - oceaan. Every price is shown with the product, so you can see straight away what fits your budget.

This page has 57 gifts of €20 or less, such as Just One, Liefdesletters and Het allermooiste boek over paarden. Every price is shown with the product, so you can see straight away what fits your budget.

This page has 65 gifts of €50 or less, such as Azul (NL) - Next Move Games Bordspel|Legspel, Ketting Seashelly Hearts Pink and Gelukskatje. Every price is shown with the product, so you can see straight away what fits your budget.