Trondheim
Very cool stationery items and a few homewares in pastel hues – most things on sale here capture that Scandinavian flair for design in a trendy but…
Must-see shopping in Scandinavia
Oslo
This is a classic travel bookshop where the shelves are bursting with guides, maps and travel literature that will have you dreaming of your next holiday…
Longyearbyen
Part supermarket, part department store and with a small but decent selection of local souvenirs, Svalbardbutikken is Longyearbyen's catch-all shopping…
Reykjavík
Gorgeous boots, clothes and accessories in earthy tones fill the shelves of this design company's store. The emphasis is firmly on natural fabrics and…
The South
This large hangar on the Ring Road is loaded with all manner of handmade Icelandic crafts, from fish-skin purses to woolly sweaters, jewellery and leather…
East Iceland
This market in the community hall sells a variety of charming products (carvings, stones, ceramics etc) from crafty locals. The knitwear selection is top…
Ålesund
Appropriately for such a design-forward town, this shop displays the very best of creative modern furniture and Scandinavian kitchenware and home…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
At Kuura Cider, they're experts at finding ways to mix apples and alcohol. Concoctions for sale include Champagne-style apple cider and sweet apple…
Aarhus
The gift shop at ARoS art museum has an extensive range of art books, homewares, accessories and nifty knick-knacks.
Stockholm
Inside Sturegallerian, the upmarket Östermalm shopping mall, is this great bookstore, with a huge selection of new fiction and nonfiction books in English.
Akureyri
First-rate bookshop selling maps, souvenir books and a wide selection of international magazines. There’s a tasty cafe on-site with wi-fi for customers.
Oslo
Beer-lovers' heaven with one of Norway's largest selections of beers from classics to the novel and the rare. Friendly staff make it a double pleasure.
Stockholm
Right on the corner of Biblioteksgatan is an outlet of the groundbreaking Swedish fashion designer. There are also several other locations around town.
Greater Reykjavík
Iceland's largest mall has more than 90 shops, cafes, restaurants, a multi-screen cinema and a gym. Bus 2 from the city's Hlemmur depot stops outside.
Trondheim
The quirky fashions of this stunning Norwegian success story make a virtue out of eccentricity. Bright colours and harmless fun are recurring themes.
Stockholm
Here you'll find skinny jeans, painfully hip leather jackets and other clothing worthy of strutting around Stockholm, by designer Johan Lindeberg.
Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s main shopping centre, 1km from town, has some 170 shops. A free shuttle runs on the hour from the tourist office at the Ráðhús.
Lapland
At the junction of the westbound and northbound roads, this local silversmith's workshop also produces pieces from antlers, horn, stone and gems.
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Adorable knits, especially hats and sweaters for children, are on display at this little boutique. Take a peek at the art gallery upstairs too.
Reykjavík
Ranks of traditional and contemporary hand-knitted lopapeysur (Icelandic woollen sweaters), plus hats, headbands, socks and gloves.
Aarhus
A shrine to the best of Danish (and international) design. Prepare to desire everything that couldn’t possibly fit in your suitcase…
Gothenburg
This established Stockholm designer offers slick knitwear, casual shirts and those perfect autumn/winter coats for the discerning gent.
Malmö
A glorious packed-to-the-rafters shop selling everything from beaded bags to denim jackets, boas, jewellery and '50s-style crockery.
Reykjavík
The most central branch of the national liquor store chain. There's another store on the way towards Laugardalur at Borgartún 26.
Turku & Finland's South Coast
An eclectic selection of clothing, jewellery, accessories and other knick-knacks – especially from local and Finnish designers.
Aarhus
Large riverside department store, offering everything from cosmetics to fashion to homewares, including big-name Danish brands.
Trondheim
Need a bunda for Norwegian national day? Or simply on the lookout for a traditional Norwegian gift? Husfliden is your place.
Ísafjörður
A small seasonal pop-up selling traditional, handcrafted Icelandic jumpers, plus knitted socks, hats, shawls and jewellery.
Northern Lapland
In the centre of town, this jewellery shop is famous hereabouts for the gold and silver works of goldsmith Seppo Penttinen.
Aarhus
Exquisite silverware and jewellery from the Danish master; next door is Georg Jensen Damask, selling classic linen pieces.
The Westfjords
This small, bright shop sells Icelandic-design, artworks and homewares. Hours can be erratic – check ahead for times.
Stockholm
This shop has impeccably made woodwork, linens, textiles, candlesticks, handmade soaps, glassware and crafting books.
Oslo
Crate-digger heaven: a huge, rambling den of secondhand vinyl, mostly from the '70s and '80s, and much else besides.
Gothenburg
Pimp your style with limited-edition and must-have sneakers and streetwear from big players and lesser-known labels.
Aarhus
Exquisite choc-shop in the Latin Quarter. The pretty packaging makes these a classy souvenir for someone back home.
Oslo
Norwegian silversmiths handcraft simple designs inspired by nature as well as classic Scandinavian modern pieces.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg’s mightiest music store is set in an old cinema, complete with retro signage and an indie-cool cafe.
Bodø
The Bodø outpost of this national chain has the usual appealing collection of Norwegian knitwear and homewares.
Gothenburg
Run by two young designers, this basement shop is a great place to check out local, bright, flowery threads.
Greater Reykjavík
Páll Kristjánsson makes unique handmade bone-handled knives. Find him at his studio in Mosfellsbær.
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