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Aarikka
Jewellery, tableware and gifty goods in silver, wood and ceramic have been turned out by this family company for over 50 years. Cute (too cute?) Christmas tree decorations are a speciality, while the wooden puzzle games might soothe new age executives who find their Newton's Cradles too stressful.
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Academic Book Shop
A behemoth among book shops, the Academic (Akateeminen kirjakauppa to Finns) was designed by Finland's premier architect Alvar Aalto. Don't be misled by the 'academic' tag, you don't have to sew on leather elbow patches to shop here, it caters to everyone. There's a range of international newspapers and an IT department if you're missing some vital software.
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Akateeminen Kirjakauppa Bookshop
Finland's biggest bookshop features three floors, an Aalto-designed café and a massive range of books in numerous languages. Big travel section, including maps.
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Arabia Porcelain
Arabia's porcelain is a Finnish icon and if tableware and cookware are on your shopping list then go no further this factory outlet. It is located in a slightly dreary part of town but well worth a visit for that typically well-designed and functional souvenir that the Finn's are noted for.
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Artek
As well as other Nordic homewares, this shop is especially devoted to selling the furniture and fabrics of Alvar Aalto, the Finnish architect and innovator whose designs still look modern almost a century later.
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Digelius Music
For music, check out Digelius Music .They stock a range of Finnish music and world music. It's one of those small independent record shops where the staff know everything and they stock obscure CDs like High Fidelity!
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disndat records
Disndat records has a wild variety of local and imported sounds. Browse through Japanese hardcore, Finnish electro, 60s boogaloo and Italian disco - and that's just for starters. They also have a buy 10 get one free offer, definitely a good place to compile your own personal 'European vacation' soundtrack.
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Forum Shopping Centre
For everything from Asian noodles to burgers and kebabs, head to the food court in the basement of the Forum shopping centre, where you'll also find a supermarket and Alko store.
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Hietalahti Flea Market
Finland is somewhat of a haven for haberdashery and odds and ends. This is the main second-hand centre in Helsinki: you'll find anything from used clothes to broken accordions. There is also a renovated kauppahalli (market hall) here that serves delicious food but is not as touristy as the main one.
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Kämp Galleria
Helsinki's main shopping strip is Pohjoisesplanadi, running along Esplanade park, where you'll find chic boutiques of Kämp Galleria.
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Karttakeskus Aleksi
For road atlases, city directories and hiking maps, visit the map shop Karttakeskus Aleksi above Kaisaniemi metro.
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Kauppatori
The famous fish market at the Kauppatori (market square) sells fish, seasonal fruit and berries, and makkara (sausages); there are also stalls selling local handicrafts, unusual hats, Sami dolls, reindeer-related paraphernalia, gloves, T-shirts and woodwork. Evening markets are held over the summer months.
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Marimekko
Feel the need for a classic, even stripe T-shirt? Pick one up here, the flagship store of internationally renowned design company Marimekko, which claims to have come up with the much-copied item. While you're here, load up with more clothing in bold geometric signature patterns plus some designer homeware pieces.
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Myymälä2
This artsy jumble of a shop was set up to accompany and support the Myymälä2 gallery. The gallery provides a space for young designers, artists and musicians to present projects that would not otherwise be seen. Likewise, the shop sells clothing, comics, magazines and jewellery by those yet to establish their name. This may be the cutting edge of Finnish culture, so stay sharp.
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Stockmann
Stockmann, the oldest (est. 1862) and largest department store in Finland, is surprisingly well priced for Finnish souvenirs. It has a bit of everything: Sami handicrafts, as well as Finnish textiles, Kalevala Koru jewellery, Lapponia jewellery, Moomintroll souvenirs and lots more. It offers an export service.
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