The Northern Fjords
This artisanal jam producer on the road behind and east of Valldal's church has a huge selection of jams and juices, pressed and simmered in the small…
Must-see shopping in Norway
Opera House & Bjørvika
A beautifully designed camera store with not only extensive new stock but also secondhand equipment. There is a lounge area for photography chat, casual…
Oslo
A local Francophile haunt run by a friendly Franco-Norwegian couple. Pour over the soulful French vintage homewares, objects and clothing in this…
Longyearbyen
A cut above many other souvenir outlets in town, Gullgruva puts Arctic designs at the heart of everything they do, from the tasteful polar-bear-themed…
The Far North
Around 8km east of Kautokeino in the tiny hamlet of Avzi (ask at the tourist office for directions), this friendly little showroom sells Sami mittens,…
Trondheim
Very cool stationery items and a few homewares in pastel hues – most things on sale here capture that Scandinavian flair for design in a trendy but…
Oslo
This is a classic travel bookshop where the shelves are bursting with guides, maps and travel literature that will have you dreaming of your next holiday…
Longyearbyen
Part supermarket, part department store and with a small but decent selection of local souvenirs, Svalbardbutikken is Longyearbyen's catch-all shopping…
Ålesund
Appropriately for such a design-forward town, this shop displays the very best of creative modern furniture and Scandinavian kitchenware and home…
Oslo
Beer-lovers' heaven with one of Norway's largest selections of beers from classics to the novel and the rare. Friendly staff make it a double pleasure.
Trondheim
The quirky fashions of this stunning Norwegian success story make a virtue out of eccentricity. Bright colours and harmless fun are recurring themes.
The Far North
Next to the Kautokeino Museum, this place offers finely crafted silver jewellery and other pieces inspired by Sami culture and the local environment.
Trondheim
Need a bunda for Norwegian national day? Or simply on the lookout for a traditional Norwegian gift? Husfliden is your place.
Oslo
Crate-digger heaven: a huge, rambling den of secondhand vinyl, mostly from the '70s and '80s, and much else besides.
Oslo
Norwegian silversmiths handcraft simple designs inspired by nature as well as classic Scandinavian modern pieces.
Bodø
The Bodø outpost of this national chain has the usual appealing collection of Norwegian knitwear and homewares.
Longyearbyen
The Nordpolet booze outlet is at the back of the Coop Supermarket. A surprisingly good buy is 'XO Svalbard Cognac' (avoid the VSOP variety) – it makes an…
Bergen
If you are overcome with the urge to get the artfully informal 'Bergen look', this is the city's best-curated fashion retailer. There's a solid selection…
Central Norway
At the worthwhile Galleri Thomasgården, potter Torgeir Henriksen creates rustic stoneware and porcelain. You will also find the wonderful nature-inspired…
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
This upmarket deli is filled to the brim with tempting treats: home-smoked salmon, Norwegian cheeses, cured sausages and chocolates and nuts by the tonne …
Bodø
Ludvig has a good selection of used books in English (German, Dutch and Russian too) and will accept yours in part-exchange. With old LPs, comics and…
Oslo
Heaven for those who like to rummage for treasures, this bric-a-brac charity shop has shelves packed with vintage china, old lamps, glassware and coffee…
Bergen
One of Bryggen's many artisan shops, Maria Udd handcrafts interesting skirts, scarves and gloves in felt and fleece, while Svala has a range of bold…
Oslo
Litteraturhuset's well-stocked bookshop is testament to the vibrancy of Norwegian publishing; it's a great place to pick up beautiful local children's…
Central Norway
At this silversmith's shop you'll find locally handcrafted silver jewellery with an emphasis on Viking themes, as well as a small historical-jewellery…
Bergen
Statisify your inner troll at this eccentric gem and crystal merchant, that stocks some stunning geological specimens from around Norway and further…
Central Norway
Per Sverre creates ceramic sculptures and wall decorations, which range across themes as diverse as trolls and modern saxophone-bearing musicians.
Western Finnmark
This is the only place in Hammerfest where you can buy take-home wine and spirits. It's inside the Nissen Senter shopping complex.
Oslo
Features designer clothing and beautiful glassware, stationery and watches within a stone's throw of the National Theatre.
Oslo
The largest bookshop in Norway stocks a good range of foreign-language titles as well as numerous travel guides and maps.
Oslo
A Skovveien stalwart, this shop has clothing, shoes and jewellery produced by Scandinavian and international designers.
Trondheim
Norway's largest bookshop chain has a downtown store with a terrific selection of books in English on the 2nd floor.
Glasmagasinet Department Store
Oslo
This iconic city department store dates back to 1899 and has a good range of Scandinavian brands you know you want.
Sofienberg, Grønland & Tøyen
A mostly Middle Eastern shopping centre, with a food court.
