Shopping in Bergen & The Western Fjords
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Torget Fish Market
For price and atmosphere, it’s hard to beat the fish market. Right alongside the harbour and a stone’s throw from Bryggen, here you’ll find everything from smoked whale meat (Nkr349 a kilo if you can live with your conscience) and salmon to calamari and chips (Nkr130), fish cakes (from Nkr89), prawn baguettes (Nkr45), local caviar and, sometimes, nonfishy reindeer and elk. Stallholders are usually happy to make up a take-away platter or prepare a sealed bag to take home.
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Kvams Flisespikkeri
Paintings, block prints and other artworks by Ketil Kvam adorn this lovely Bryggen gallery, with a range of cheaper prints available up to original artworks. Most have a Bergen theme.
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Kjellaren Galleri
Old Stavanger is home to dozens of artistic workshops, artists’ studios and quiet little shops. If it’s still around, get hold of the leaflet The Old Town Stavanger – Art & Crafts, which has advertisements and a map for some of these shops, although it’s a little outdated. Of those that remain, Kjellaren Galleri sells oils, watercolours and photos of old Stavanger.
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Neo Galleri Studio
Old Stavanger is home to dozens of artistic workshops, artists’ studios and quiet little shops. If it’s still around, get hold of the leaflet The Old Town Stavanger – Art & Crafts, which has advertisements and a map for some of these shops, although it’s a little outdated. Of those that remain, Neo Galleri Studio is a small studio that sells ceramics and glasswork.
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Gitarmaker
The engaging Hanno Kiehl hand-crafts top-notch acoustic guitars that seem very much at home in this most musical city. They don’t come cheap (prices start at Nkr25,000) and they can take two months to make, but the quality is unquestionable.
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Klippfiskbutikken
At Klippfiskbutikken genial Knut Garshol, a member of the international slow food ecogastronomy movement, will buttonhole you and enthusiastically proclaim the virtues of klippfish at this splendid temple to the mighty cod.
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Ingrids Glassverksted
You’ll find everything from practical and stylish glasses, bowls and ornaments to quirky, multicoloured chickens with spiky coxcombs. Should you pass by out of hours, you can watch Ingrid at work on the DVD that plays in her window.
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Juhls’ Silver Gallery
This wonderful jewellery shop sells exquisite silver jewellery crafted by Regine Juhls at her workshop high above the Arctic Circle. Her ‘Tundra’ collection strongly evokes the icy wastes of the north.
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Læverkstedet
One of the most popular shops in the lanes tucked away in Bryggen, this place sells the softest moose leather along with everything from jackets to bags and other knick-knacks.
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Valbergtårnet Galleri
In the Valberg Tower, you’ll find the excellent Valbergtårnet Galleri, a gallery and showroom for high-quality artworks and handicrafts from across Norway.
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Husfliden
If you’re looking for the less creative but typically Norwegian souvenirs, Husfliden sells a broad selection of handicrafts, wooden toys and traditional clothing.
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Xhibition
Bergen has two stylish shopping centres in the centre of town. Xhibition is home to an enormous H&M, as well as a supermarket and the post office.
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Oleana
With textiles inspired by traditional folk costumes and a whole philosophy of storytelling through weaving, Oleana is all about vivid colours and beautiful clothes.
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Galleriet
Bergen has two stylish shopping centres in the centre of town. Galleriet spreads over five floors with everything from Benetton to the Body Shop.
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Kjøttbasarell
This lovely old food market is excellent if you’re planning a picnic with cheeses, meats and all sorts of gourmet items.
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Vinmonopolet
Kristiansund has a branch of Vinmonopolet, the state booze monopoly, which sits opposite Bryggekanten.
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Celsius
This small glass studio blows unconventional pieces in vivid colours. The kiln is at the front, the shop at the rear.
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Norli
Great selection of travel and English-language books. There’s another branch across the road at No 7.
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Foto Video
This professional camera store is the place to come for all your photo and video needs.
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