Carlson – Department store complex

Carlson is an old trading house from Kuopio. Incidently, their flagship store is located also in the very same town. The location could not be more central, just next to the central market square — but this is a bit deceiving, as the store continues in a series of buildings that are joined with underground tunnels or walking bridges.

The first store from the market square has men fashion, the next specialises in home decoration and hardware and the third has clothing for women and children. Some special departments are put here and there. In other words, prepare to get lost or at least confused.

The brands and prices are both okay, nothing spectacular or cheapish. Don’t let the look and feel of the store to depress you, the stuff is good even if some of the premises aren’t.

www.carlson.fi, Haapaniemenkatu 22, Kuopio, Finland, +358 17 376 111