Ålesund
A delver's dream, this place: a chaotic antiques shop stacked floor to ceiling with curiosities and collectibles, from nautical pieces such as old diver's…
Must-see shopping in Norway
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Oslo
Bergen comes to Oslo! The west-coast design superstar creates what might be the world's most coveted raincoats. This Oslo outpost stocks the complete…
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Nordland
In the Vega Archipelago, on the island of Lånen around 30km northwest of the main Vega island, Utværet Lånen sells mittens, pillows, duvets and other…
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Trondheim
Along the waterfront close to where Kongens gate hits the water, the colourful wharfside warehouses provide a lovely backdrop for this summer-only Sunday…
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Trondheim
Modern designer homewares dominate this funky Norwegian chain – it's all about Scandinavian cool without an outrageous price tag. A couple of doors up,…
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Oslo
Take note of this lovely 1929 functionalist shopfront before browsing the great mid-century design within; designed by Arne Korsmo and Sverre Aasland, it…
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Bergen
This enticing shop in a historic landmark building has been ensuring the good people of Bergen are warm and dry since 1883. The city's best selection of…
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Bergen
The latest addition to the Colonialen arsenal, this impeccably cool cafe-deli serves up lavish lunchtime sandwiches, plus an irresistible selection of…
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The Northern Fjords
Bengt Dahlberg's scented trail can reach as far as the dock as he handcrafts his wares in the basement of an old boathouse. Follow your nose and pick up a…
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Oslo
This is our kind of shop: good coffee, tasty dishes from around the world (dhal from India, snacks from Italy and cakes from...where else but Norway),…
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Ålesund
In the old harbour district near the fishing museum, this quirky glassworks turns out all manner of curious creations – from technicolour chicken jugs to…
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Oslo
Both a rare and cult lit dealer and cafe, this bookshop is set to be your new favourite. Make yourself at home on the front-room sofa with a good coffee…
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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…
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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…
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Trondheim
Designer just about anything is what this gorgeous little boutique is all about – jewellery and other accessories, clothing, artworks, ceramics, homewares…
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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…
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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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Trondheim
The children's version of Ting, a few doors up: here you'll find a host of stylish, creative children's toys and games for the little ones in your life.
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Oslo
New flagship of this fast-growing Norwegian label, known for its easy basics as well as seasonal collections that combine Scandinavian simplicity with a…
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Oslo
Clean by Christina Ledang (a stellar local stylist) might be one of the few Norwegian labels here, but there's still a particularly 'northern' sensibility…
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Oslo
Whether you're in the market for museum-quality Modernist paintings and stunning mid-century furniture or not, this commercial gallery is a fabulous…
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Trondheim
This family has been making local ceramics since 1797 and it shows – this handmade pottery using hand-drawn designs has the charm of local industry and…
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Longyearbyen
The range of 'Arctic Products' at this place is something of a catch-all for all manner of rather unusual products – reindeer-skin boots, sealskin gloves,…
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The Coast
Just what you want in a holiday town: a produce shop that sells the best of local small producers, from cheeses, preserves and flat breads to skincare and…
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Oslo
This branch of the state wine and spirit chain has a good selection of French, Italian and Spanish wines, including well-priced French wine in plastic…
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Oslo
Nordic minimalist design and Norwegian endurance (they're fjord-proof, we're told) combine in this new cycle design outfit from Stjordal up north. Part of…
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Bergen
An anti-Instagrammer's dream: Antonio Stasi's shop is a hymn to the art of analogue photography, with a huge collection of Leica, Contax, Rolleiflex and…
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Oslo
Nordic noir or Norwegian black, call it what you will. This shop specialises in the pared-back, mildly Gothic brand of Scandinavian fashion. There's both…
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The Coast
A large treasure trove of vintage Norwegian ceramics awaits in this white wood shop. The local Eguersund mark is of course represented, along with both…
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Oslo
If you're happy sifting through heaps of, well, junk in search of an elusive vintage band T-shirt or mid-century ceramic coffee pot, take a chance here…
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Central Norway
Here you'll find pottery based on traditional designs from all over Trøndelag, along with some creative modern interpretations. The pottery workshop next…
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Bergen
Short on souvenir-buying time and want something a bit more upmarket than a troll doll? This bright boutique right in the centre of Bryggen has a large…
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Oslo
The Swedish super-label has a handful of beautiful shops throughout Oslo, but this is the pick if you're after a bargain, with deep discounts on last year…
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Oslo
An Oslo-based art publisher that stocks both its own publications as well as other Norwegian and international art books and journals. It also organises…
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Oslo
Oslo label Tom Wood's restrained monochromatic clothes are as Norwegian as you'll get, with their austere simplicity and high-quality natural materials…
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The Northern Fjords
This artisanal jam producer on the road behind and east of Valldal's church has a huge selection of jams and juices, pressed and simmered in the small…
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Oslo
A local Francophile haunt run by a friendly Franco-Norwegian couple. Pour over the soulful French vintage homewares, objects and clothing in this…
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Longyearbyen
A cut above many other souvenir outlets in town, Gullgruva puts Arctic designs at the heart of everything they do, from the tasteful polar-bear-themed…
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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…
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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…
