Shopping in Sweden

When we go somewhere abroad we always try to bring home the souvenirs reminding us of the trip. Among the things we can buy in Sweden crystals, furs, glassware, and traditional handicrafts take the leading positions. If you are fond of the things made of crystal and glass you can purchase them at the Swedish crystals factories located outside Kalmar in South-eastern Sweden between Stockholm and Malmo. The advantages of such factories are special offers at discounted prices. Moreover, reduced price for crystals can be found in Southern Sweden. Kosta Boda is one of the most famous brands of hand blown and hand painted glass.

Stockholm is known in the world as a design center. You are welcome to the so-called Design Square, where the tourists can buy the original design items from emerging Swedish designers. Another interior design shop, suggesting unique designs from Swedish and international artists, is Asplund. If you prefer to spend your free time doing window-shopping, Hötorget Square with various department stores located there is the best place to do it. There are many traditional markets and country fairs throughout Sweden. There the travellers can purchase practically everything beginning with the ceramics, stainless steel, porcelains, silver, and finishing with hand knitted Nordic sweaters. There are no regular sales-periods in Sweden. The opening hours of most of the shops in the country are Monday – Friday from 10:00 till 18:00.