Shopping in Gothenburg
Distinctive Nordic creativity is a feature at Designtorget in the city centre, with its ever-changing range of speciality items. But don't miss Gothenburg's biggest department store, Nordiska Kompaniet. Seafood is part of local culture, so a pilgrimage to the quirky Feskekôrka fish market on the edge of Haga Old Town is a must. Shops are open throughout the week from 9am or 10am to 5pm or 6pm, with shorter hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
Kronhusbodarna
Craft collections
A fascinating and varied collection of specialist craft outlets form the
interior of Kronhusbodarna in the city centre. Goods available range from
handmade chocolates to ceramics, jewellery, watches and glassware. It's also
home to the Gothenburg Wind Orchestra.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-4pm; Sat 11am-2pm
Address
6-8, Postgatan, Gothenburg 411 13
Telephone
Varies for individual business
Nordiska Kompaniet
Top department store
Gothenburg's leading department store, Nordiska Kompaniet in the city centre
is a treasure trove of Swedish and Scandinavian goods ranging from
glassware, porcelain and furnishings to giftware, books and music. It also
offers cafés and restaurants for a break from shopping.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
42, Östra Hamngatan, Gothenburg 411 09
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 710 1000
Saluhallen
Giant covered market
Gothenburg's biggest indoor market, Saluhallen on Kungstorget square
specialises in food, and features 40 stalls offering all types of
provisions, from spices to speciality foods. It's a great way to gain a
sense of the breadth of Swedish taste in food.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm
Address
Kungstorget, Gothenburg 411 10
Transport
Tram 3 to Kungsportsplatsen
Feskekörka
Church of seafood
Built in 1874 in the style of a church, Feskekörka (or 'Fish Church'),
Gothenburg's distinctive indoor fish market near Haga Old Town, is a magnet
for anyone who loves fish and seafood. Every day huge varieties of local
produce are sold here.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Thu 9am-5pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 10am-2pm
Address
Feskekörka, Gothenburg 411 20
Transport
Tram 3
Flickorna Kanold Choklad
Handmade chocolate heaven
This is handmade confectionery at its best in a delightful little shop on
Södra Larmgatan in the city centre. Flickorna Kanold Choklad offers a
mouthwatering range of confectionery guaranteed to tempt anyone with a sweet
tooth. It's good for gifts.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 11am-4pm
Address
14, Södra Larmgatan, Gothenburg 411 16
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 130 561
Designtorget
Modern design store
An entertaining and trendy city-centre outlet, Designtorget lives up to its
name, offering an eclectic variety of gadgets and distinctive household
goods, jewellery, and even unusual toys. It features limited-run products
from both established and up-and-coming new designers.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-6.30pm; Sat 10am-4.30pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
14, Vallgatan, Gothenburg 411 16
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 774 0017
