Must-see shopping in Scandinavia

  • Vanishing Point

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    On trendy Jægersborggade, Vanishing Point is a contemporary craft shop and studio showcasing quirky ceramics, unique jewellery, handmade knits and quilts,…

  • Ostekælderen

    Copenhagen

    Complete with sawdust floors, this charming basement cheese shop is the city's oldest, dating from 1888. Although its long-time owners Vivvi and Hesluf…

  • Han Kjøbenhavn

    Copenhagen

    While we love the uncluttered Modernist fit-out, it's what's on the racks that will hook you: simple, beautifully crafted men's threads that merge…

  • PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: A model (detail) walks the runway during the Henrik Vibskov show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2015 on June 27, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

    Henrik Vibskov

    Copenhagen

    Not just a drummer and prolific artist, Danish enfant terrible Henrik Vibskov pushes the fashion envelope, too. Break free with his bold, creatively…

  • Posterland

    Copenhagen

    Posterland is Northern Europe's biggest poster company and the main art supplier for the gallery shops of the National Gallery of Denmark and the…

  • Stine Goya

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Copenhagen-based model-turned-designer Stine Goya is one of Denmark's hottest names in fashion. While her creations don't betray the Nordic obsession with…

  • NN07

    Copenhagen

    This is the striking flagship store for Danish menswear brand NN07 (aka: No Nationality). The threads here are understated and contemporary, ranging from…

  • Wood Wood

    Copenhagen

    Unisex Wood Wood's flagship store is a solid spot for distinctive street fashion. Top of the heap are Wood Wood's own playful creations, made with…

  • Oiva Toikka owl in Iittala store

    Iittala

    Helsinki

    Finland's famous glass manufacturer – established in 1881 in the southern Finnish town of the same name and later shaped by Alvar Aalto – has a central…

  • Piet Breinholm – The Last Bag

    Copenhagen

    Musician-turned-designer Piet Breinholm is famous for his classic leather satchels, available in small or large, and in colours ranging from sensible…

  • Storm

    Copenhagen

    Storm is one of Copenhagen's most inspired fashion pit stops, with trendsetting men's and women's labels such as Haider Ackermann, Kitsuné and Thom Browne…

  • Maduro

    Copenhagen

    Maduro owner Jeppe Maduro Hirsch handpicks the eclectic mix of beautiful objects in his store, from ceramics plates, cups and vases, to quirky lamps,…

  • Tante T

    Copenhagen

    Valhalla for tea aficionados, this Torvehallerne Market stall offers over 150 varieties. The staff are rightly passionate about their leaves and happy to…

  • Baum und Pferdgarten

    Copenhagen

    Designers Rikke Baumgarten and Helle Hestehave are the creative forces behind what is one of Denmark's most respected women's fashion brands. While there…

  • Hoff

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    Ingrid Hoff showcases some of the most innovative and talented jewellery designers in Denmark and Europe. Each piece is a veritable conversation piece,…

  • Royal Copenhagen

    Copenhagen

    This is the main showroom for the historic Royal Copenhagen porcelain, one of the city's best-loved souvenir choices. Its 'blue fluted' pattern is famous…

  • Klassik Moderne Møbelkunst

    Copenhagen

    Close to Kongens Nytorv, Klassik Moderne Møbelkunst is Valhalla for lovers of Danish design, with a trove of classics from greats like Poul Henningsen,…

  • Rönnells Antikvariat

    Stockholm

    From vintage Astrid Lindgren books to dusty 19th-century travel guides, the 100,000-strong collection of books here, many in English, make this one of the…

  • Åhléns

    Stockholm

    For your all-in-one retail therapy, scour department-store giant Åhléns. It's especially good for housewares, bedding and Swedish-made items to bring home…

  • Rosforth & Rosforth

    Copenhagen

    When a wine wholesaler is co-run by Pontus Elofsson (former wine director at Noma), you know you're in for a good drop. Chance are you'll find Pontus…

  • Time's Up Vintage

    Copenhagen

    One of Copenhagen's A-list vintage boutiques, unisex Time's Up is all about Euro flamboyance and glamour. While the owner is especially passionate about…

  • Kaunispään Huippu

    Saariselkä

    Inside this timber-lined shop, beautifully displayed traditional arts and crafts include jewellery made from gold, silver and local gemstones (Lemmenjoki…

  • Paustian

    Copenhagen

    Danish brand Paustian opened its design concept store in a renovated historic bank building just off Strøget in late 2018. Admire the stylish furniture…

  • Gutta På Haugen

    Oslo

    For picnic or self-catering supplies, head to this well-stocked St Hanshaugen institution. There's a huge cheese selection with both Norwegian and…

  • Kjeller 5

    Tromsø

    Whether you're souvenir-shopping for a thirsty friend or stocking up for yourself, Mack Microbrewery's shop has plenty of choice for the discerning beer…

  • Katijuu

    Rovaniemi

    Reindeer and elk leather, lambskin, and red fox, mink and marten fur are used by Lapland designer Kati Juujärvi to create hats, gloves and mittens, belts…

  • Project 4

    Copenhagen

    Project 4 is the place to go to add some Scandi style to your wardrobe. This small boutique features a collection of handpicked ladies' fashion and…

  • Wardrobe 19

    Copenhagen

    Wardrobe 19's selection of quality mens' fashion and accessories offers 'timeless design in a modern context', with an interesting selection of clothing,…

  • Normann Copenhagen

    Nørrebro & Østerbro

    In a converted cinema in 'white bread' Østerbro, sprawling Normann seduces eyes and wallets with its eye-candy designer goods, from statement bowls,…

  • Marttiini

    Helsinki

    All of this modern design is one thing, but Marttiini goes back to 1928 when a Rovaniemi blacksmith began crafting near-perfect knives from the highest…

  • Relove

    Helsinki

    Relove is filled with racks of preloved designer brands and carefully selected handicrafts, ranging from jam to hand-woven rugs. Most of what you see is…

  • Sukker

    Trondheim

    Designer just about anything is what this gorgeous little boutique is all about – jewellery and other accessories, clothing, artworks, ceramics, homewares…

  • Lush Dive

    Oslo

    It won't take long for lovers of beautiful stationery to become weak of knee inside this glorious purveyor of exquisite writing supplies. Elegant…

  • Nordiska Galleriet

    Stockholm

    This sprawling showroom is a design freak’s El Dorado – think Hannes Wettstein chairs, Hella Jongerius sofas, Alvar Aalto vases and mini Verner Panton…

  • Kartbutiken

    Stockholm

    This huge, helpful store has all kinds of maps and guidebooks for Scandinavia and elsewhere, from urban centres to remote hiking areas, plus a variety of…

  • Studio Lena M

    Gamla Stan

    This tiny, dimly lit shop is chock full of adorable prints and products featuring the distinctive graphic design work of Lena M. It's a great place to…

  • Kaisla

    Turku

    Folks of all ages (and genders) can get outfitted at Kaisla. The signature item is the snuggly under-duds – perfect for cold Nordic nights. But shoppers…

  • Marimekko

    Stockholm

    Marimekko's bright, bold, retro patterns are the stuff of legend. The Finnish textile company has plastered almost everything with its iconic prints, from…

  • E Torndahl

    Gamla Stan

    This spacious design shop, run by the women of the Torndahl family since 1864, is a calm and civilised oasis on busy Västerlånggatan, offering jewellery,…

  • Tronsmo

    Oslo

    A social hub as much as a bookshop, come for its large range of English-language books and stay for a reading or performance. There's a large LGBT section…

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