Åhléns City
Norrmalm
Åhléns City has a selection similar to NK, the main department store, except with slightly better prices. There's a large, well-stocked supermarket on the basement level.
13 Best Places to Shop in Stockholm, Sweden
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The downtown shopping district around Drottninggatan, Birger Jarlsgatan, Biblioteksgatan, and Hamngatan has department stores and malls, clothing boutiques, and a wide variety of other shops. For souvenirs and crafts, peruse the boutiques and galleries in Västerlånggatan, the main street of Gamla Stan. On Södermalm, hit the shops that line the raised sidewalk at the start of Hornsgatan for jewelry, crafts, and fine art, or head to Götgatan and SoFo (the area south of Folkungagatan) for trendy and creative shops selling new and vintage clothing, design, and more. Shopping hours are generally 10 to 6 on weekdays, 10 to 5 on Saturday, and 11 or noon to 4 or 5 on Sunday. Department stores and many chain retailers stay open later, while smaller independent boutiques may have different hours and are often closed on Sunday.
Bruka
Östermalm
On the corner of Östermalmstorg, Bruka has a wide selection of creative kitchenware and other colorful household items, as well as wicker baskets and chairs.
Efva Attling
Norrmalm
A former model and pop singer, Efva Attling is now one of Scandinavia's top jewelry designers. Her award-winning creations are frequently worn by celebrities yet also remain accessible to the general public.
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Filippa K
Östermalm
One of Sweden's hottest designers, Filippa K specializes in stylish simplicity and has stores filled with young women and men grabbing the latest fashions.
Gallerian
Norrmalm
Just down the road from Sergels Torg, this large indoor mall has designer chic to spare, selling everything from toys to fashion in beautiful surroundings.
Gudrun Sjödén
Norrmalm
Internationally known Swedish designer Gudrun Sjödén creates brightly colored clothing and home textiles in natural fabrics for women of all ages and lifestyles. There are three locations in central Stockholm including other branches in Gamla Stan and Södermalm.
Illums Bolighus
Norrmalm
The first Swedish store opened by this popular Danish design chain sells furniture, clothing, housewares, and decorative items by some of Scandinavia's top design houses, including Georg Jensen silver, Royal Copenhagen china, and Littala glassware.
Indiska
Norrmalm
The clothes, accessories, and housewares at Indiska are inspired by the colors and handicrafts of India.
J. Lindeberg
Norrmalm
This men's store sells brightly colored and highly fashionable clothes in many styles. The golf line has been made famous by Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik.
Modernity
Östermalm
For something classic, you can't do better than Modernity, where 20th-century Scandinavian design by the likes of Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, and Poul Henningsen is in full force.
MOOD
Norrmalm
Stockholm's newest destination for high-end shopping spans an entire city block. Stylish and art-filled, it has specialty boutiques and gourmet eateries that differ from the chain stores found in many Swedish shopping centers.
Stockholms Auktionsverk
Östermalm
This auction house is in the heart of the upmarket Östermalm area. Auction themes include fine art and antiques, modern art and design, rare books and manuscripts, and fashion.
Svenskt Tenn
Östermalm
For elegant home furnishings, affluent Stockholmers like Svenskt Tenn, best known for its selection of designer Josef Frank's furniture and fabrics.
