Stockholm
As much a museum of design as an actual shop, this iconic store is home to the signature fabrics and furniture of Josef Frank and his contemporaries…
Must-see shopping in Scandinavia
Helsinki
Arabia refers to a whole district where the legendary Finnish ceramics company has manufactured its products since 1873. The complex, 5km north of…
Copenhagen
Owned by Danish Design School graduates Ditte Reckweg and Jelena Schou Nordentoft, Stilleben stocks a bewitching range of contemporary ceramic, glassware,…
Copenhagen
One of Copenhagen's top design stores, Stilleben is famed for its graphic prints, not to mention its stock of unique objects from mostly smaller-scale…
Copenhagen
Design fans hyperventilate over this sprawling department store, its four floors packed with all things Nordic and beautiful. You'll find everything from…
Reykjavík
Kolaportið is a Reykjavík institution. Weekends see a huge industrial building by the harbour filled with a vast tumble of secondhand clothes, old toys…
Stockholm
An ultraclassy department store founded in 1902, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) is a city landmark – you can see its rotating neon sign from most parts of…
Helsinki
Originally founded by architects and designers Alvar Aalto and his wife Aino Aalto in 1935, this iconic Finnish company maintains the simple design…
Reykjavík
Talented designers show their works at this long-running women’s art-and-design collective. Highlights include the bracelets and purses made from soft,…
Copenhagen
Rolf Hay’s fabulous interior-design store sells its own coveted line of furniture, textiles and design objects, as well as those of other fresh,…
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Nørrebro & Østerbro
When a former chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Søllerød Kro opens a chocolate shop, expectations are high. Anker makes gluttons go weak with oh-so…
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Reykjavík
Formally the recording studio of Icelandic musician Jónsi, best known as the Sigur Rós frontman, this concept store feels like walking through an…
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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…
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The Finnish Lakeland
Consider this a warning: once entered, this shop is almost certainly going to tempt you into extravagant expenditure. A showcase of top-quality Finnish…
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Helsinki
Vintage Finnish glassware from renowned brands such as Iittala, Nuutajärvi and Riihimäki, and individual designers such as Alvar Aalto and Tapio Wirkkala,…
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Rovaniemi
Established in 1924, this former knife factory in a charming log cabin at the northwestern edge of town still makes knives today, along with jewellery,…
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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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Helsinki
Bright pinks, yellows and ubiquitous black and white form the basis for the prints by this iconic Finnish designer that has infiltrated the world of…
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Odense
In a late-16th-century merchant's house with neither heating nor running water, this superb place sells everything from brooms to locks to bottles to…
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Lappland
Located 4km west of town on E45, this little place has refined glass products with Sami-inspired designs. There's some nice stuff on display and for sale,…
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The Westfjords
This renowned Icelandic company is family run, and makes a line of excellent organic balms and ointments from wild-gathered Icelandic herbs. There are no…
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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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Akureyri
We covet everything in this unique shop, from the woollen blankets to the hipster-chic lopapeysur (traditional Icelandic sweaters) and the old Iceland…
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Malmö
For 30 days leading up to 23 December, Malmö's Christmas markets warm the hearts of all who visit. Sip on some mulled wine and they'll warm your insides…
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Aarhus
Copenhagen's shrine to good taste has a branch in Aarhus, and it's every bit as lovely. Furniture, homewares and clothing are among the temptations.
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Akureyri
This artist-run collective selling creative designware and handicrafts strives for sustainability and reuse in the materials in its goods.
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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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Greater Reykjavík
Sóley brings together powerful, organic Icelandic herbs and generations of expertise to create bath and beauty products that are used in many upscale…
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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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Greater Reykjavík
A wide selection and relatively low prices make this factory outlet one of the best places in Iceland for hand- or machine-made lopapeysur (Icelandic…
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Turku & Finland's South Coast
At this design shop in the distinctive clock-tower building, the sharp, stylish arts, crafts and homewares are produced by members of the Fiskars…
Copenhagen
The Bornholm Store in Torvehallerne Market peddles specialties from the Danish island of Bornholm, famed for its prized local edibles. Tasty treats to…
Copenhagen
The winner of numerous prestigious design awards, Stine Goya is one of Denmark's hottest names in women's fashion. What makes her collections unique is…
