Helsinki

From large, well-organized malls to closet-size boutiques, Helsinki has shopping for every taste. Most sales staff in the main shopping areas speak English and are helpful. Smaller stores are generally open weekdays 9–6 and Saturday 9–1. Small grocery stores are often open on Sunday year-round; other stores are often open on Sunday from June through August and December. The Forum and Kamppi complexes and Stockmann's department store are open weekdays 9–9, Saturday 9–6, and (in summer and Christmastime) Sunday noon–6. An ever-expanding network of pedestrian tunnels connects the Forum, Stockmann's, and the train-station tunnel.

The area south and west of Mannerheimintie has been branded Design District Helsinki. It includes roughly 170 venues, most of them smaller boutiques and designer-run shops selling handmade everything from jewelry to clothing to housewares. The majority are located on Fredrikinkatu and Annankatu; look for a black Design District Helsinki sticker in the window. You can pick up a map detailing the shops in the district at most participating stores. Kiosks remain open late and on weekends; they sell such basics as milk, juice, camera film, and tissues. Stores in Asematunneli, the train-station tunnel, are open weekdays 10–10 and weekends noon–10.

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  • 1. Marimekko

    Keskusta

    Since the 1950s Marimekko has been selling bright, unusual clothes for men, women, and children in quality fabrics, and it is perhaps the most durable, recognizable, and iconic of all Finnish design brands, popular globally. Though the products are expensive, they're worth a look even if you don't plan to buy. There are several locations in central Helsinki and others throughout Finland, in addition to this flagship concept store.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 33, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland
    09-572--5632
  • 2. Market Square

    Keskusta

    At this Helsinki institution, open year-round on the South Harbour quayside, wooden stands with orange and gold awnings bustle in the mornings when everyone—tourists and locals alike—comes to shop, browse, or sit and enjoy coffee and conversation. You can buy a freshly caught perch for the evening's dinner along with an array of forest mushrooms, a bouquet of bright flowers for a friend, or a fur pelt. In summer the fruit, berry, and vegetable stalls are supplemented by an arts-and-crafts and souvenir market. The crepes, made to order by one of the tented vendors, are excellent, while locals swear by the meat pies and fresh jam-filled doughnuts. In summer there are several vendors selling lunch plates. In early October, there's a Baltic Herring Market, a tradition dating back to the 18th century, with small boats from the outlying islands docked at the quay to sell their wares. 

    Eteläranta, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland
  • 3. Aarikka

    Esplanadi | Jewelry & Watches

    Wooden jewelry, silver, and gifts are for sale here.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 27, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland
    09-652 277
  • 4. Anna Heino

    Punavuori | Jewelry & Watches

    Anna Heino uses stones in her cleverly designed women's necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets, an example being a silver bracelet with removable links. She also does custom designs.

    Uudenmaank. 34, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00120, Finland
    050-372–0972
  • 5. Antiikkiliike Karl Fredrik

    Kruunuhaka | Antiques & Collectibles

    Antiikkiliike Karl Fredrik stocks high-class 19th-century antiques, including furniture, chandeliers and other light fixtures, glass, and paintings, as well as a good selection of Russian objects.

    Mariank. 13, Mariegatan, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00170, Finland
    09-630–014
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  • 6. Arabian Tehtaanmyymälä

    Arabianranta | Ceramics/Glassware

    Arabia, Hackman, and Iittala and Rörstrand tableware, glassware, cutlery, and cookware are sold here at outlet prices.

    Hämeentie 135, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00560, Finland
    020-4393-507
  • 7. Artek

    Keskusta

    Artek Helsinki, opposite the Stockmann department store on the Keskuskatu pedestrian street, offers two floors of premium classic Finnish design items in addition to international brands. Artek's original product range comprised items by Alvar Aalto, probably the country's best-known designer and architect, including the classic three-legged stool and other bent-birch furniture. These have stood the test of time and are still on show and for purchase at Artek. Many other smaller accessories, tableware, books, magazines, and wellness products are also for sale.

    Keskuskatu 1B, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland
    010-617–3480

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 8. Design Forum Finland

    Punavuori | Neighborhood

    This shop sells items from many of the nearby stores as well as items by designers without places of their own. It also puts on exhibitions featuring particular artists and it has a café.

    Erottajank. 7, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland
    09-6220–8130
  • 9. Helsinki 10

    Keskusta | Clothing

    A local favorite, Helsinki 10 sells high-end clothing, shoes, and accessories for the young-and-stylish by a bevy of designers worldwide—a good place for parents hoping to buy teenagers and twentysomethings clothes they might actually wear.

    Eerikink. 3, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland
    050-5596–504
  • 10. Hietalahden Tori

    Market

    At the outdoor flea market (open weekdays 8–7, Saturday 8–4) that's held here, you can get an ever-changing assortment of used items; the indoor market brims with food, flowers, fish, and more.

    Bulevardi and Hietalahdenkatu, , 00180, Finland
    09-3107–1396

    Shop Details

    Rate Includes: Weekdays 6:30–6, Sat. 6:30–4 (with extended summer hours).
  • 11. Iittala Concept Store

    Esplanadi | Ceramics/Glassware

    The Iittala Concept Store sells the crisp, functional glass and tableware designs of Iittala and Arabia.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 25, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland
    020-4393–501
  • 12. IVANAhelsinki

    Punavuori | Clothing

    IVANAhelsinki has earned international recognition for its women's sweaters and dresses, done in either solid colors or bold and bright patterns.

    Uudenmaank. 15, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland
    05-0505–1624
  • 13. Kalevala Koru

    Keskusta | Jewelry & Watches

    This company bases its designs on traditional motifs dating back as far as the Iron Age. Its designs are also available at most jewelry shops around Finland, and at Stockmann's and Sokos, at reasonable prices.

    Unionink. 25, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00170, Finland
    020-7611–380
  • 14. Kauppatori

    Market

    Visit Kauppatori, Helsinki's Market Square, to browse among the colorful stalls or just relax with a coffee.

    South Harbour at the end of the Esplanade Park, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00170, Finland
    09-3107–1390
  • 15. Kiseleff Bazaar Hall

    Neighborhood

    Next to Senaatintori is the Kiseleff Bazaar Hall, an attractive shopping gallery.

    Aleksanterinkatu 22–28, Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  • 16. NORSU

    Jewelry & Watches

    Combining "Nordic" and "Suomi" (meaning "Finnish"), NORSU is both an exhibition space and a high-end shop with contemporary crafts, including jewelry and glassware.

    Kaisaniemenk. 9, PL 152, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00171, Finland
    09-2316–3250
  • 17. Nounou

    Punavuori | Ceramics/Glassware

    Nounou sells beautiful colored glassware by designer Anu Penttinen.

    Uudenmaank. 2, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00120, Finland
    050-600–81
  • 18. Old Market Hall

    Market

    At the Old Market Hall, almost adjacent to Kauppatori, you can browse and shop for flowers, vegetables, meat, and fish.

    Eteläranta, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland
    09-3107–1426
  • 19. Pentik

    Keskusta | Ceramics/Glassware

    This company is known for its classy but homey style of ceramic dishes and other housewares. Inventive gift items and cards are also on sale.

    Mannerheimintie 5, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00100, Finland
    020-7220–310
  • 20. Pohjoisesplanadi

    Neighborhood

    North Esplanade Street packs in most of Helsinki's trademark design stores.

    Esplanadi, Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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