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Götaland

Shopping in Götaland

  1. Prickig Katt Boudoir

    This store panders to trendsetting guys, who come seeking non-conformist labels like Denmark’s Humor and Göteborg’s Gissy. Unisex extras include anything from hot-pink mock-rococo mirrors to street-art tomes. Sharing the same address, local label Velour and Stockholm legend Acne Jeans stock slick, stylish streetwear for guys and girls.

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  2. A

    Bengans Skivor & Café

    Göteborg’s mightiest music store is set in an old cinema, complete with retro signage and indie-cool cafe. Monthly in-store gigs (check the website) take place on a hole-in-the-wall stage. Take tram 3, 9 or 11 to Stigbergstorget.

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  3. Prickig Katt

    The outrageous ‘Spotted Cat’ has retro-clad staff and idiosyncratic fashion from Dutch, Danish and home-grown labels, as well as kitschy wares and out-there handmade millinery and bling.

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  4. NK

    Sweden’s largest mall, Nordstan shopping complex, boasts about 150 shops, including upmarket department store NK and cheaper Åhléns.

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  5. B

    Åhléns

    Sweden’s largest mall, Nordstan shopping complex, boasts about 150 shops, including upmarket department store NK and cheaper Åhléns.

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  6. Supermarket

    Shelta’s glam spin-off shop, Supermarket focuses on hard-to-find Nordic and Japanese threads for the male style crew. In fact, it’s the sole Scandinavian distributor for several labels.

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    Nordstan Shopping Complex

    Sweden’s largest mall, Nordstan shopping complex boasts about 150 shops, including upmarket department store NK and cheaper Åhléns.

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  8. DEM Collective

    Head to this bite-size boutique for Scandi-cool fair-trade threads. Completely organic, designs are minimalist, street smart and supremely comfortable.

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    Kronhusbodarna

    Kronhusbodarna, just across the courtyard from Kronhuset, consists of several workshops making and selling pottery, silverware, glass and textiles.

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  10. Dromma

    Female fashionistas dig Dromma for its gorgeous new and vintage threads, which include limited-edition gems from up-and-coming Nordic designers.

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  12. E

    Hemköp Supermarket

    The Hemköp Supermarket has the longest opening hours - until 22:00 daily, so there's ample time to stock up on supplies.

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  13. F

    Systembolaget

    Systembolagets are scattered across Göteborg, selling beer, wine and spirits. These are two particularly handy outlets.

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  14. G

    Shelta

    Pimp your style with limited-edition and must-have sneakers and streetwear from big players and lesser-known labels.

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  15. H

    Akademibokhandeln, Vasagatan

    The three central branches of Akademibokhandeln offer the best selection of English-language books in the city.

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    Akademibokhandeln

    The three central branches of Akademibokhandeln offer the best selection of English-language books in the city.

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  17. J

    Systembolaget

    The Filbytergallerian shopping centre contains a small Systembolaget, a state owned liquor store.

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  18. K

    Designtorget

    Cool, affordable design objects from both established and up-and-coming Scandi talent.

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  19. L

    Pressbyrån

    Similar to Press Stop, with another outlet in Centralstationen open until midnight.

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  20. M

    Systembolaget

    For an alcohol fix, drop into Systembolaget.

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  21. N

    Akademibokhandeln

    The best selection of English-language books in the city.

    reviewed

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  23. O

    Naturkompaniet

    Sells a wide range of camping and outdoor equipment.

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  24. P

    Press Stop

    English-language newspapers and magazines.

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  25. Q

    Pocketshop

    English-language books.

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