Shopping In Stockholm

Fashion and design at your fingertips

The best thing about shopping in Stockholm is that most stores are within walking distance. As you walk around the city, it’s easy to see that interest in fashion and design has never been greater. New shops are popping up on every street corner – every neighbourhood has its own special character, and there’s something for every taste and wallet.

SÖDERMALM
SOFO – Hip Factor of 10!
New York and London may have their SOHOs, but Stockholm has its SOFO. SoFo stands for “South of Folkungagatan,” which encompasses the area south of Folkungagatan and east of Götgatan on Södermalm. The district has grown into one of the capital’s trendiest areas. Here you will find a huge selection of stores and cafés, each with its own special character. Three words describe the atmosphere on Södermalm: hip, young, and laidback. Take the day off, put on your walking shoes, and enjoy yourself. Some of SoFo’s gems include TJALLAMALLA, GRANDPA, and SNEAKERS STUFF. www.sofo.se

GAMLA STAN
Swedish handicrafts and souvenirs in a cozy milieu
If you have a predilection for things kitschy, then head to Gamla Stan, the old part of the city, and home to many small boutiques. Window shopping is a real treat here! Stroll along the narrow by-ways and peek into the small stores whose exteriors hearken back to days gone by. Along ÖSTERLÅNGGATAN, you’ll discover many handicraft stores, while souvenir stores line VÄSTERLÅNGGATAN. Take a coffee break at one of the district’s many cozy cafés, like the Chokladkoppen on Stortorget square.

ÖSTERMALM
For the finer things
For connoisseurs of fashion and design, we recommend a shopping trip to Östermalm, where big international names, such as Kookaï, DonDonna, Filippa K, GUCCI, ARMANI and RIZZO have boutiques. Shop till you drop and let cutting-edge fashion be your inspiration. On Biblioteksgatan, an El Dorado for shopaholics, you will find the city’s most exclusive boutiques gathered in one place. Antique shops and art galleries fill out the landscape, so there’s something for everyone – whether your style is modern or traditional. End your shopping with a relaxing stroll down Strandvägen.

UPPER EAST
In Upper East, there is a multitude of shops, cafés and restaurants. The area stretches along the entire Karlavägen, as well as two blocks in every direction. Fashion enterprises and interior decorating shops are side by side, lining the streets. In Upper East the trendy cafés are jostling with the luxurious restaurants in one of Stockholm's most fashionable districts.
www.uppereast.se

DEPARTMENT STORES AND MALLS IN THE CITY
BRUNO on Götgatsbacken is Södermalm’s latest addition. This mall houses stores such as Filippa K, Ljunggren, We, Whyred, Munteh Plus Simonsen, Way, Stuk, David Design, and Homerun. Thirty-nine stores, including Paul & Friends, SOLO, SAKS, Face Stockholm and Granit make up VÄSTERMALMSGALLERIAN on Kungsholmen. Venerable old NK on Hamngatan has graced the Stockholm skyline since 1902 and is definitely worth a visit. Its six floors are well-stocked with goods from the world’s most famous brand names. And be sure to visit PUB, Stockholm’s oldest department store, on Hötorget square. ÅHLÉNS, with the biggest floor space, is located next to the square Sergels Torg and just a stone’s throw from DEBENHAMS. In the newly renovated GALLERIAN on Hamngatan, you’ll find a number of stores, salons, and restaurants.

Exemplary Swedish design
Revel in the purity, clean lines, and functionality of Swedish design at ASPLUNDS, Sibyllegatan; 10-GRUPPEN and DAVID DESIGN on Götgatan; and SVENSKT TENN and CARL MALMSTEN on Strandvägen. Unknown and established designers share space at DESIGNTORGET, Sergels Torg square.

Glass and crystal
Swedish glass is world-renowned and very much appreciated by visitors from all over the globe. Naturally, Stockholm has an enormous selection of everything from high-quality glassware for everyday use to exclusive art glass designs. At BLÅS & KNÅDA on Hornsgatan, you will find a large assortment of contemporary Swedish pottery and studio glass – utility items as well as original art objects.
ORREFORS KOSTA BODA on Birger Jarlsgatan is both a store and a gallery; it specializes in exclusive art glass by Swedish designers. PUKEBERG on Sibyllegatan sells both everyday glass and art glass in contemporary and classic styles.

Source: Stockholmtown.com

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