Must-see shopping in Norway

  • Knivsmed Strømeng

    The Far North

    This shop calls on five generations of local experience to create original handmade Sami knives for everything from outdoor to kitchen use. They're real…

  • Trankokeriet Antikk

    Ålesund

    A delver's dream, this place: a chaotic antiques shop stacked floor to ceiling with curiosities and collectibles, from nautical pieces such as old diver's…

  • Norwegian Rain

    Oslo

    Bergen comes to Oslo! The west-coast design superstar creates what might be the world's most coveted raincoats. This Oslo outpost stocks the complete…

  • Utværet Lånen

    Nordland

    In the Vega Archipelago, on the island of Lånen around 30km northwest of the main Vega island, Utværet Lånen sells mittens, pillows, duvets and other…

  • Bryggerekka Bruktmarked

    Trondheim

    Along the waterfront close to where Kongens gate hits the water, the colourful wharfside warehouses provide a lovely backdrop for this summer-only Sunday…

  • Ting

    Trondheim

    Modern designer homewares dominate this funky Norwegian chain – it's all about Scandinavian cool without an outrageous price tag. A couple of doors up,…

  • Utopia Retro Modern

    Oslo

    Take note of this lovely 1929 functionalist shopfront before browsing the great mid-century design within; designed by Arne Korsmo and Sverre Aasland, it…

  • Aksdal i Muren

    Bergen

    This enticing shop in a historic landmark building has been ensuring the good people of Bergen are warm and dry since 1883. The city's best selection of…

  • Colonialen Strandgaten 18

    Bergen

    The latest addition to the Colonialen arsenal, this impeccably cool cafe-deli serves up lavish lunchtime sandwiches, plus an irresistible selection of…

  • Geiranger Sjokolade

    The Northern Fjords

    Bengt Dahlberg's scented trail can reach as far as the dock as he handcrafts his wares in the basement of an old boathouse. Follow your nose and pick up a…

  • Chillout Travel Centre

    Oslo

    This is our kind of shop: good coffee, tasty dishes from around the world (dhal from India, snacks from Italy and cakes from...where else but Norway),…

  • Ingrids Glassverksted

    Ålesund

    In the old harbour district near the fishing museum, this quirky glassworks turns out all manner of curious creations – from technicolour chicken jugs to…

  • Cappelens Forslag

    Oslo

    Both a rare and cult lit dealer and cafe, this bookshop is set to be your new favourite. Make yourself at home on the front-room sofa with a good coffee…

  • Gutta På Haugen

    Oslo

    For picnic or self-catering supplies, head to this well-stocked St Hanshaugen institution. There's a huge cheese selection with both Norwegian and…

  • Kjeller 5

    Tromsø

    Whether you're souvenir-shopping for a thirsty friend or stocking up for yourself, Mack Microbrewery's shop has plenty of choice for the discerning beer…

  • Tana Gull og Sølvsmie

    The Far North

    Tana Gull og Sølvsmie was established in 1976 as eastern Finnmark's first gold- and silversmith. Andreas Lautz creates some very fine gold, silver and…

  • Sukker

    Trondheim

    Designer just about anything is what this gorgeous little boutique is all about – jewellery and other accessories, clothing, artworks, ceramics, homewares…

  • Lush Dive

    Oslo

    It won't take long for lovers of beautiful stationery to become weak of knee inside this glorious purveyor of exquisite writing supplies. Elegant…

  • Tronsmo

    Oslo

    A social hub as much as a bookshop, come for its large range of English-language books and stay for a reading or performance. There's a large LGBT section…

  • Småting

    Trondheim

    The children's version of Ting, a few doors up: here you'll find a host of stylish, creative children's toys and games for the little ones in your life.

  • FWSS

    Oslo

    New flagship of this fast-growing Norwegian label, known for its easy basics as well as seasonal collections that combine Scandinavian simplicity with a…

  • Ensemble

    Oslo

    Clean by Christina Ledang (a stellar local stylist) might be one of the few Norwegian labels here, but there's still a particularly 'northern' sensibility…

  • Oslo Kunsthandel

    Oslo

    Whether you're in the market for museum-quality Modernist paintings and stunning mid-century furniture or not, this commercial gallery is a fabulous…

  • Elin Aune

    Trondheim

    This family has been making local ceramics since 1797 and it shows – this handmade pottery using hand-drawn designs has the charm of local industry and…

  • Skinnboden

    Longyearbyen

    The range of 'Arctic Products' at this place is something of a catch-all for all manner of rather unusual products – reindeer-skin boots, sealskin gloves,…

  • Tyholmen Kolonial

    The Coast

    Just what you want in a holiday town: a produce shop that sells the best of local small producers, from cheeses, preserves and flat breads to skincare and…

  • Vinmonopolet

    Oslo

    This branch of the state wine and spirit chain has a good selection of French, Italian and Spanish wines, including well-priced French wine in plastic…

  • Fara

    Oslo

    Nordic minimalist design and Norwegian endurance (they're fjord-proof, we're told) combine in this new cycle design outfit from Stjordal up north. Part of…

  • Antonio Stasi Classic Cameras

    Bergen

    An anti-Instagrammer's dream: Antonio Stasi's shop is a hymn to the art of analogue photography, with a huge collection of Leica, Contax, Rolleiflex and…

  • Hevn

    Oslo

    Nordic noir or Norwegian black, call it what you will. This shop specialises in the pared-back, mildly Gothic brand of Scandinavian fashion. There's both…

  • Auduns Antikk

    The Coast

    A large treasure trove of vintage Norwegian ceramics awaits in this white wood shop. The local Eguersund mark is of course represented, along with both…

  • Vestkanttorget Flea Market

    Oslo

    If you're happy sifting through heaps of, well, junk in search of an elusive vintage band T-shirt or mid-century ceramic coffee pot, take a chance here…

  • Potteriet Røros

    Central Norway

    Here you'll find pottery based on traditional designs from all over Trøndelag, along with some creative modern interpretations. The pottery workshop next…

  • Røst

    Bergen

    Short on souvenir-buying time and want something a bit more upmarket than a troll doll? This bright boutique right in the centre of Bryggen has a large…

  • Acne Studios Archive

    Oslo

    The Swedish super-label has a handful of beautiful shops throughout Oslo, but this is the pick if you're after a bargain, with deep discounts on last year…

  • Aakervik

    Trøndelag

    This gourmet-food shop is a great place to buy wild salmon and other fish, reindeer, roe deer and elk. The interior is a mini-menagerie of stuffed animals…

  • Drops

    Austvågøy

    An eclectic collection of casual and, in some case, stylish homewares make for a fun browse along the town's main thoroughfare. As the sign outside says, …

  • Torpedo

    Oslo

    An Oslo-based art publisher that stocks both its own publications as well as other Norwegian and international art books and journals. It also organises…

  • Tom Wood

    Oslo

    Oslo label Tom Wood's restrained monochromatic clothes are as Norwegian as you'll get, with their austere simplicity and high-quality natural materials…

  • Samekniv

    The Far North

    Samekniv, on the road to the Kautokeino Museum, is a little workshop with a small range of traditional and modern knives. Don't believe the official…

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