Shopping in Stockholm
Shopping choices range from upmarket boutiques in Östermalm to the edgier shops and markets of Södermalm, especially in SoFo (South of Folkungagatan) and Hornstull. Traditional souvenir-hunters take home classic Swedish glassware from Nordiska Kristall. Alternatively, buy your very own slice of Scandinavian chic in the form of homeware at vintage grotto Jackson's. Designer showcase shops like Tiogruppen are great for quirky gifts. Shops generally open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 12pm-4pm.
Nordiska Kompaniet
Stylish Swedish brands
Glamorous Nordiska Kompaniet is known simply as NK by locals. Set in the
centre of Stockholm and founded in 1902, it stocks Swedish brands including
J Lindeberg, Nudie Jeans, Acne, Tiger, Anna Holtblad and Filippa K.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
18-20, Hamngatan, Stockholm 111 77
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 762 8000
Åhléns
Sweden's favourite department store
Perhaps Sweden's most popular department store chain, Åhléns in central
Stockholm is tasteful and ubiquitous. It stocks own-brand lines as well as
concessions for brands such as Muji. The homeware department sells
Swedish-designed fabrics and famous pared-down Scandinavian designs.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Address
50, Klarabergsgatan, Stockholm 101 29
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 676 60 00
DesignTorget
Future Scandinavian design names
Quirky items by young Swedish designers are on offer at DesignTorget on
Götgatan. Visitors invest in flowery trays or sleek toys with a distinctive
Scandinavian feel, and all by the major designers of tomorrow.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
31, Götgatan , Stockholm 116 21
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 644 1678
Hötorgshallen
World flavours
The bustling Hötorgshallen in the heart of Stockholm houses 35 international
food stalls selling everything from gourmet Turkish kebabs to quality
Swedish herring. Regulars of all nationalities come to feast on food from
their country and soak up the friendly atmosphere.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-6.30pm; Sat 10am-4pm
Address
Stockholm 11157
Östermalms Saluhall
Grand food hall
In the suitably posh surroundings of Östermalm, Saluhall is an absorbingly
diverse food hall which opened its doors in the late 19th century.
Church-like grandeur contains herring stalls, chocolate-makers and plenty of
snack stops.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 9.30am-6pm; Fri 9.30am-6.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm
Address
1, Östermalmstorg, Stockholm 114 39
Jacksons
20th-century design classics
Packed with vintage 20th-century designer furniture, textiles and lighting,
Jackson's in Östermalm looks curated rather than simply stocked. Interior
designers and locals browse Art Nouveau statues, creative glassware, and
1950s daybeds.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm; Sat 12pm-3pm
Address
53, Sibyllegatan, Stockholm 114 43
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 665 3350
Alvglans
Action figures and comics
On the edges of the hip SoFo area, Alvglans is a treasure trove-like comic
book shop, specialising in old and new serials from all over the world as
well as T-shirts and action figures.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 11am-4pm
Address
84, Folkungagatan, Stockholm 116 22
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 642 6998
Nordiska Kristall
Artful glass
It may be difficult to take home in one's luggage, but glass is one of the
handicrafts Sweden is best known for. Family-run Nordiska Kristall in
Ostermalm sells colourful bowls and crystal decanters, as well as pricey
glass sculptures.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat & Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
9, Kungsgatan, Stockholm 111 43
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 104 372
Tiogruppen
Graphic prints
A design collective made up of 10 Swedish designers, this tasteful shop on
Götgatan specialises in graphic prints. The prints cover everything from
children's clothes to paper napkins, shopping trolleys and oilcloth.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-6.30pm; Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
25, Götgatan, Stockholm 116 46
Telephone
+46 (0) 8 643 2504
