Must-see shopping in Sweden

  • Cajsa Warg

    Vasastan

    A gourmet food store that focuses on sustainable products and a tranquil, pleasant shopping atmosphere, Cajsa Warg is fun to browse but also makes for a…

  • Whyred

    Stockholm

    Fashion-literate Swedes can’t get enough of designer Roland Hjort’s understated clothes – think preppy-college meets street-smart. The guys’ sweaters are…

  • Acne

    Stockholm

    This is the flagship store for Stockholm's hottest label. Acne's threads, shoes and accessories for guys and girls cram the pages of American fashion…

  • Grannas A Olssons Hemslöjd

    Lake Siljan

    In Nusnäs, about 10km southeast of Mora, you'll find this reputed manufacturer of Dalahäst (Dala horses). You can see the horses being hand carved and…

  • Naturkompaniet

    Stockholm

    Find everything you might need for an excursion into the Swedish wilderness here, from backpacks and sleeping bags to woolly socks, headlamps, cooking…

  • Cissi och Selma

    Södermalm

    A cute shop specializing in frocks made of unique printed fabrics, in a brief range of flattering silhouettes. Have fun with a ’60s-style A-line dress…

  • Malmö Modern

    Malmö

    Scandinavian design really does have that certain something. Check out the homewares, fabrics, clocks, clothes and all sorts of idiosyncratic and thought…

  • Form/Design Center

    Malmö

    This is your one-stop shop for all things Scandi-design related: books, homewares, gifts, cards and souvenirs. It's a great place to get gifts for your…

  • Lisa Larsson Second Hand

    Södermalm

    A local fave among Södermalm’s stylish thrift shops, this small space is packed with treasures dating from the ’30s to the ’70s. Look for leather jackets,…

  • Bröderna Wikströms

    Visby

    A fabulous cheese shop with plenty of local Gotland varieties. Also sells gourmet goodies, like local preserves made from salmbärssylt (a wild berry…

  • Leksands Hemslöjd

    Lake Siljan

    This shop sells high quality textiles, knitted cloths, ceramics, and other local crafts including Dalahäst (wooden horses), candleholders, linens, yarn…

  • Formargruppen

    Malmö

    Representing a dynamic collective of Swedish artists, artisans and designers, this central shop-gallery stocks striking wares, from ceramics and pottery…

  • Kosta Outlet

    Småland

    This sprawling outlet store doesn't just hawk glassware – there's a huge clothing outlet on the top floor with a wide range of gear at reasonable prices…

  • Hedengrens

    Stockholm

    Inside Sturegallerian, the upmarket Östermalm shopping mall, is this great bookstore, with a huge selection of new fiction and nonfiction books in English.

  • Filippa K

    Stockholm

    Right on the corner of Biblioteksgatan is an outlet of the groundbreaking Swedish fashion designer. There are also several other locations around town.

  • BLK DNM

    Stockholm

    Here you'll find skinny jeans, painfully hip leather jackets and other clothing worthy of strutting around Stockholm, by designer Johan Lindeberg.

  • Ateljé Nord

    Kiruna

    This delightful shop run by a handicraft collective is a good place to meet artisans who specialise in different types of Sami-inspired craft.

  • J. Lindeberg

    Gothenburg

    This established Stockholm designer offers slick knitwear, casual shirts and those perfect autumn/winter coats for the discerning gent.

  • Love Street Vintage

    Malmö

    A glorious packed-to-the-rafters shop selling everything from beaded bags to denim jackets, boas, jewellery and '50s-style crockery.

  • Iris Hantverk

    Stockholm

    This shop has impeccably made woodwork, linens, textiles, candlesticks, handmade soaps, glassware and crafting books.

  • Shelta

    Gothenburg

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

  • Bengans Skivor & Café

    Gothenburg

    Gothenburg’s mightiest music store is set in an old cinema, complete with retro signage and an indie-cool cafe.

  • Wadstena Spetsar

    Småland

    The oldest shop in town, selling exquisite, finely woven embroidery from patterns dating back some 200 years.

  • Butik Kubik

    Gothenburg

    Run by two young designers, this basement shop is a great place to check out local, bright, flowery threads.

  • Velour by Nostalgi

    Gothenburg

    Revamped flagship store of local label. Stocks slick, stylish streetwear for guys and girls.

  • Kränku

    Visby

    Tea fiends should head here for local blends, which make for soothing, civilised souvenirs.

  • Smiley Vintage

    Södermalm

    This clever vintage shop remakes old clothes into new designs – no two items are alike.

  • Fanny Michel

    Gothenburg

    Awash with lace, hats, scarves and other accessories. There's an outlet in Haga too.

  • Jukmarknad

    Småland

    Eksjö's traditional Christmas market is held in Stora Torget (Norra Storgatan).

  • Gotlandssmychken

    Visby

    Forty-three million years ago, Gotland was covered by tropical seas and coral reefs. The result, today, is that it is a paradise for fossil hunters. This…

  • Centrumhuset

    Dalarna

    At the Centrumhuset complex, you’ll find a bank, doctor, pharmacy and most other facilities. Opposite the complex are stores where you can rent ski gear…

  • Gotländsk Konst & Form

    Visby

    Cool local art and handicrafts are the focus at this artisans’ cooperative, with stock ranging from textiles and threads to ceramics, pottery, jewellery,…

  • English Bookshop

    Uppsala

    Stop by this friendly corner store to stock up on new releases and get recommendations on a huge selection of books in English.

  • Systembolaget

    Gothenburg

    Handy central branch for all your alcohol-related needs.

  • Systembolaget

    Central Sweden

    The liquor store is conveniently located near the Hemköp supermarket.

  • Systembolaget

    Dalarna

    Falun's liquor store is inside the Falan Galleria shopping mall.

  • Systembolaget

    Uppsala

    For alcohol, Systembolaget is inside the Svava shopping centre.

  • Systembolaget

    Småland

    For an alcohol fix, drop into Systembolaget.

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