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A waterside pedestrian paradise with more than 30 high-end boutiques and an equal number of upscale bars and restaurants, this renovated shipyard is where Oslo hangs out, especially for after-work beers in summer.
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Oslo is the best place in the country for buying anything Norwegian. Popular souvenirs include knitwear, wood and ceramic trolls, cheese slicers, boxes with rosemaling, gold and silver jewelry, items made from pewter, smoked salmon, caviar, akvavit, chocolate, and geitost, the sweet brown goat cheese that can be found in just about every Norwegian kitchen. Norway is famous for its colorful hand-knit wool sweaters, and even mass-produced (machine-knit) models are of top quality. Prices are regulated, and they are always lower than buying a Norwegian sweater abroad.
Prices in Norway, as in all of Scandinavia, are generally much higher than in other European countries. Prices of handmade articles, such as knitwear, are controlled, making comparison shopping pointless. Otherwise, shops have both sales and specials—look for the words salg and tilbud. Almost all shops are closed Sunday (by law, only shops 100 square meter or smaller can be open).
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A waterside pedestrian paradise with more than 30 high-end boutiques and an equal number of upscale bars and restaurants, this renovated shipyard is where Oslo hangs out, especially for after-work beers in summer.
Hidden behind a red-and-white awning, this cluttered secondhand store is mostly filled with goods from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. You'll spot plenty of gems here among the stacks of knickknacks.
Antiquarian manuscripts, books, and maps are available from this bookstore, which first opened in 1843.
In business since 1876, Norway's best-known goldsmith creates stunning designs in silver as well.
Trust the chic and stylish Scandinavians to be at the forefront of a movement that allows a fashion-hungry generation to save money and preserve the planet. The face of sustainable designer fashion, Fjong is a dressing service, once stationed in Oslo and now living online, that lets you rent clothing for four days. When you're finished, put them in the protective case they arrived in and send them back. It's a great idea for travelers who want a great look waiting for them.
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. This Norwegian brand is characterized by its no-fuss approach to fashion. The chic natural stone interior of the store in Oslo's Promenaden Fashion District reflects its dedication to simple pieces that build a timeless wardrobe for all seasons.
Opposite the cathedral, the chic GlasMagasinet is filled with stores selling handcrafted items made of glass, silver, and pewter, as well as other high-end materials.
One of the country's finest stores for handmade goods---known locally as just Husfliden---has a large selection of beautifully made pewter, ceramics, textiles, and clothing. There's also bunad, the national costume. Items like felt boots and slippers make great souvenirs.
This sleek jeweler and watchmaker has a beautiful location on Karl Johans Gate.
This popular Swedish chain sells colorful clothing and accessories for women, as well as small pieces of furniture and household items.
This gallery exhibits contemporary art and hosts the annual Autumn Exhibition. It also has a bar-restaurant that's a weekend hot spot for artists and local celebrities, and the in-house bookstore impresses with its local and global works.
Behind the Royal Palace and close to Kunstnernes Hus, the House of Literature has a café, a restaurant, a bar, and a good bookstore. You'll likely find young writers diligently working here over coffee.
This Norwegian women's fashion brand has an ultrafeminine style and an emphasis on sustainable practices. It's designed to be both stylish and durable.
One of the largest bookstores in Norway, Norli also has a selection of English-language volumes.
If you love Scandinavian design, this venerable retailer stocks art glass, ceramics, silver, and plenty of household items.
Norway Shop has three locations along the square behind City Hall. It stocks a large selection of sweaters and blanket coats.
The elegant Paleet on Karl Johans Gate opens up into a grand, marbled atrium and has many high-end clothing, accessories, and food stores—and there are good restaurants in the basement.
Grünerløkka still has some hip little boutiques. Probat, for instance, sells cool Norwegian T-shirts.
On the edge of Sentrum, this shop, workshop, and gallery focuses on Norwegian design and craftsmanship. Many of the pieces in the relaxed showroom are one of a kind.