Bang & Olufsen
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9 Best Shopping in Copenhagen, Denmark
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A showcase for world-famous Danish design and craftsmanship, Copenhagen seems to have been set up with shoppers in mind. In fact, the city’s name means the "merchant's harbor." The best buys are crystal, porcelain, and silver. Throughout summer and into autumn, there are six major markets every weekend, many of which sell antiques and secondhand porcelain, silver, and glassware. Bargaining is expected. Check with the tourist office or the Copenhagen City Guide(www.ctw.dk) for street markets.
Look for offers and sales (tilbud or udsalg in Danish) and check antiques and secondhand shops for classics at cut-rate prices. Although prices are inflated by a hefty 25% Value-Added Tax (Danes call it moms), non–European Union citizens can receive about an 18% refund if they are willing to do the paperwork. For more details and a list of all tax-free shops, ask at the tourist office for a copy of the Tax-Free Shopping Guide, or visit the website Global Blue (www.global-blue.com).
Fisketorvet Shopping Center
Built in what was once Copenhagen's old fish market, this popular mall is near the canal, south of Centrum and within walking distance of Dybbølsbro Station and the Marriott Hotel. It includes 100 shops, including chain clothing stores (Mango, H&M) and shoe shops (there's the ubiquitous Ecco) as well as a smattering of jewelry, watch, and stereo retailers. Fast-food outlets abound, and there are 10 cinemas.
Galleri K
This elegent and modern complex at the intersection of Pilestræde, Antonigade, and Kristen Bernikows Gade houses a number of popular Danish designers, including By Marlene Birger and Designers Remix Collection.
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Hay House
One of the most popular design houses for contemporary Danish furniture.
House of Amber
Carrying a wide selection of amber jewelry and other objects, this shop and museum has another location on Strøget.
Illum
Not to be confused with Illums Bolighus, this well-stocked department store has a lovely rooftop café and excellent basement grocery.
Illums Bolighus
Part gallery and part department store, Illums Bolighus will surround you with cutting-edge Danish and international design—art glass, porcelain, silverware, carpets, and loads of grown-up toys. Staff will help you file your value-added tax refund on site—don't forget to get some documents stamped at customs upon leaving Denmark and mail them back.
Magasin
At Scandinavia's largest department store, there's also a top-quality basement marketplace.
Munthe plus Simonsen
Visit this brand's store for innovative and playful—and pricey—Danish designs.
