Shopping reviews for Finland

Riimikko is a fantastic toy store in the Porvoo old town. It specialises in old-time toys, such as wooden cars, traditional puzzles and so forth. You probably don't find anything that needs batteries or makes sounds.

There are toys from both local artisans and multi-national toy manufacturers ali... More >

If you are looking for stylish pair of shoes or boots, go directly to Rizzo on the corner of Aleksanterinkatu and Mikonkatu. Inside, you will find a plethora of different models, classic and contemporary.

The store has shoes for both him and her. The women's section is, not surprisingly, bigger t... More >

Rotuaari is simply the best location to start shopping in Oulu, especially if you do not have a car at your disposal.

Rotuaari is part of Kirkkokatu, designated only for pedestrians. The street has shops on both sides -- both boutiques and large stores, including Stockmann department store.

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Kyläkauppa Keskinen (Village shop Keskinen), the second biggest shop in Finland has a brand new food store located behind the new castle-like facade -- yes, I'm not kidding here, check out OnnenTähti hotel review...

The food store has full selection of food items in quite good prices. Some of t... More >

Updated May 9, 2007: The shop is closed.

If you are fond of Scandinavian style and would like to enjoy it also on you, go to Sand Store in Mikonkatu, just opposite Kämp Galleria. Sand label, established by Danish Lene and Søren Sand, has really nice collection of formal and informal garments fo... More >

If you own a sauna -- who wouldn't? -- then consider visiting one of the Sauna Kaira shops to accessorise it. The shop sells a lot of small items that may not be crucial for the sauna experience, but they really add some small perks here and there.

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Senza Nome is a small fashion boutique on Linnankatu -- a cluster of fashion shops in the very heart of Turku.

The selections in the shop are not huge, but the philosophy is quality over quantity. They stock several known high-end fashion labels, such as Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss for both men... More >

Skanno is the best store to buy design furniture in Finland. Their recently opened store, located in a refurbished factory district Ruoholahti, is an excellent place to see what's hot in furbishing your home.

Skanno has both their own line of furniture and they sell a whole lot of other brands, s... More >

Skuutio is one of the few shoe shops in Kamppi shopping mall. The store is a bit hidden away on the fifth floor that is devoted to young fashion. The store is worth of visit if you are interested in more relaxed footwear -- don't expect to find a pair of classy shoes for a cocktail party here.

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Sokos is generally considered as the second department store in Helsinki. It ranks almost in every aspect just a little bit below Stockmann, but it is still a worthwhile destination. The location is very central, between the railway station and Forum shopping centre on Mannerheimintie.

Sokos has ... More >