Must-see shopping in Scandinavia

  • HAY

    Aarhus

    Well-chosen examples of the latest Danish furniture as well as designer homewares, textiles and rugs.

  • Kogga

    Reykjavík

    This tiny ceramics studio in the lower level of an old Reykjavík house offers imaginative pottery.

  • Jen's

    Reykjavík

    Fine jewellery featuring Icelandic runes and stones from a well-established family of designers.

  • Dina Vejling Crafts

    Odense

    Stylish showroom of contemporary Danish craftwork, including ceramics, glassware and enamelware.

  • Velour by Nostalgi

    Gothenburg

    Revamped flagship store of local label. Stocks slick, stylish streetwear for guys and girls.

  • Bolli Craft

    West Iceland

    Cool local arts and crafts include handmade sweaters, sheep-horn buttons and charming elves.

  • Kui Design

    Turku

    Totally cute kids' clothes, plus bags, prints, postcards and other stuff with a Turku theme.

  • Kränku

    Visby

    Tea fiends should head here for local blends, which make for soothing, civilised souvenirs.

  • Fanny Michel

    Gothenburg

    Awash with lace, hats, scarves and other accessories. There's an outlet in Haga too.

  • Gallerí Laugarvatn

    The Golden Circle

    Local handicrafts, from Icelandic sweets and ironwork to ceramics and woollens.

  • Cintamani

    Greater Reykjavík

    The outlet store for one of Iceland's premier outdoor designware companies.

  • Kjötkompaní

    Reykjavík

    Deli with a tempting array of meat dishes, pickles, sauces and oils.

  • Gallerí Lundi

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Local handicrafts sold by friendly villagers. Also offers coffee.

  • Vínbúðin

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Liquor store across the main road from Bónus.

  • Útgerðin

    Heimaey

    A good bet for Icelandic crafts and design.

  • Moomin Shop

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Moomin merchandise galore.

  • Gotlandssmychken

    Visby

    Forty-three million years ago, Gotland was covered by tropical seas and coral reefs. The result, today, is that it is a paradise for fossil hunters. This…

  • Nordpolet

    Longyearbyen

    The Nordpolet booze outlet is at the back of the Coop Supermarket. A surprisingly good buy is 'XO Svalbard Cognac' (avoid the VSOP variety) – it makes an…

  • Rekolan Panimo

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Fiskars' former knife factory now houses this wonderful independent brewery. You can view the beer being brewed through the shop window. Unfortunately,…

  • Christmas Garden

    North Iceland

    This multilevel gingerbread house sells a super-festive selection of locally made decorations and traditional Icelandic Christmas foods. It’s 10km south…

  • Geysir Center

    The Golden Circle

    This large centre has been erected to corral the masses across the street from the geysers. Here you’ll find a restaurant named Kantína, a cafe and ice…

  • Kankurin Tupa

    Helsinki

    Not just any old souvenir shop: good taste and style abound at Kankurin Tupa. Products range from magnets to mugs, linen to reindeer pelts, many made in…

  • Pepper

    Bergen

    If you are overcome with the urge to get the artfully informal 'Bergen look', this is the city's best-curated fashion retailer. There's a solid selection…

  • Mountain Mall

    The South

    The Mountain Mall on the Landmannalaugar grounds is set up inside three buses. Here you can buy basic supplies from hats, long johns, maps and camping…

  • R/H Market

    Helsinki

    Nordic minimalism, natural prints, fun details and a range of beauty products can be found in this collaborative retail space. R/H Studio makes garments…

  • Crazy Boutique

    Helsinki

    Owner Arja Hongell is a model with a mission to dress women well. Her sense of style and humour makes this the most fun shop in Helsinki, where shop…

  • Tallipiha

    Tampere

    This restored collection of 19th-century stableyards and staff cottages houses artists and craftworkers who make handicrafts, chocolates, ceramics and…

  • Galleri Thomasgården

    Central Norway

    At the worthwhile Galleri Thomasgården, potter Torgeir Henriksen creates rustic stoneware and porcelain. You will also find the wonderful nature-inspired…

  • Amundsen Spesial

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    This upmarket deli is filled to the brim with tempting treats: home-smoked salmon, Norwegian cheeses, cured sausages and chocolates and nuts by the tonne …

  • Viking

    Akureyri

    This hard-to-miss shop lures the masses with its oversized polar bear plonked out front (not to mention the trolls). There’s a good selection of…

  • Neisti Centre

    Ísafjörður

    Ísafjörður's central shopping centre houses the post office, a supermarket and the canteen Thai Koon.

  • Ludvig's Bruktbokhandel

    Bodø

    Ludvig has a good selection of used books in English (German, Dutch and Russian too) and will accept yours in part-exchange. With old LPs, comics and…

  • Centrumhuset

    Dalarna

    At the Centrumhuset complex, you’ll find a bank, doctor, pharmacy and most other facilities. Opposite the complex are stores where you can rent ski gear…

  • Marita Stiftelsen

    Oslo

    Heaven for those who like to rummage for treasures, this bric-a-brac charity shop has shelves packed with vintage china, old lamps, glassware and coffee…

  • Gotländsk Konst & Form

    Visby

    Cool local art and handicrafts are the focus at this artisans’ cooperative, with stock ranging from textiles and threads to ceramics, pottery, jewellery,…

  • Svala & Udd

    Bergen

    One of Bryggen's many artisan shops, Maria Udd handcrafts interesting skirts, scarves and gloves in felt and fleece, while Svala has a range of bold…

  • Fold-Anna

    Akureyri

    Staff can be seen knitting behind the counter as you browse this outlet loaded with lopapeysur (traditional Icelandic sweaters) and assorted crafty items.

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