first trip to Denamrk
 

hey.. this is my first trip to denmark.. anybody can help with the special things in the country.. do we get good leather items there for relatively cheaper prize.. can anybody siggest what to buy in Denmark..

I think they're into amber in a big way.
Nothing is cheap there though. I didn't buy anything when I was in Copenhagen as there was nothing to entice me!

hey thanks for the response.. thats what i too heard.. any idea about shopping places in copenhegan..

The best thing I bought in Denmark was the waffles covered with soft ice cream and chocolate sauce at a counter along the Stroget, the big pedestrian shopping street in Copenhagen.

Anything that lasted longer than that was too expensive to purchase.

I snagged my tights so went to the shops to buy a new pair. We were in so many of the big stores and searched for ages but couldn't find any!
Eventually we found a shop that sold stockings. The price? £20 a pair!!!!!
Needless to say, I went out with bare legs that night!!!
Theres a great restaurant you should try (not expensive)I think its called Peder Oxe and its in a nice quiet square.The food was delicious there.
Just remember that the Danes eat early so eat before 8! Look for a table by 7.
Have a great time!

Hi an,

I don't think that people go to Denmark to shop.

Have you looked it up under "Destinations"?

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You can buy replica jewellery from Scandinavia/Northern Europe that dates back from Bronze and Viking ages from Museum Kopi Smykker. They used to have a store at Copenhagen airport but I believe it is no longer.

Department store Magasin du Nord has usual items eg tights at more usual prices. I never noticed anyone being into amber in a big way in Denmark.

anusha:

My wife found that a good shopping street (where we bought a very unusual area carpet, hand woven) is Bredgade...stretching from the Resistance Museum (excellent) to Nyhavn. Boutiques, crafts, etc. It goes past Amelienborg Castle. If I recall, Bredgade is where the renowned Ida Davidson's restaurant is located...interesting luncheon experience...wide variety of Danish dishers, salads, sandwiches..pricey.

Denmark is not a place for shopping unless you have a really big budget. Almost everything will be less at home. And they defiitely do NOT specialize in leather goods. You can find a lot of things in the area of modern design, some crystal and things of that nature.

We found a shop run by a consortium of Danish folk artists and got a couple of very nice seriagraphs. They also had some nice pottery - but again - nothing inexpensive.

The seconds shop in the rear of the Royal Copenhagen porcelain store on Stroget had good prices on some items, e.g., a round bowl just slightly off true was about $40 instead of $100+ if perfect. As with any seconds store, it may take time to find the leat-flawed pieces. Regular Royal Copenhagen stuff seemed no better value in Denmark than in the US. I did an internet check on US prices for classic designs before going so I'd know a bargain if I found one -- I didn't.

I loved the great variety of beautifully designed housewares in department stores-- plates, glasses, coffeepots, linens, etc. Lovely stuff, but fairly expensive.

I saw boots, sweaters and other woolens in designs that looked specifically Scandinavian to me, so even if not a great bargain may be worthwhile becaue you can't get them elsewhere.

We did buy a couple of nice down comforters... Then ended up at IKEA to buy covers. Other items I bought as gifts were small-candle holders, printed napkins, local artist things, etc. Everything is expensive. That said, don't forget about getting the refun on the tax. It's been a few years, so if anyone can clarify, feel free. Basically, we filled out a form at the store and got a form to take with each purchase (there is a minimum). When back in the states, I sent it somewhere, and they issued me a refund on the VAT (?) of around 25% of the purchase price, if I remember the amount correctly. I think you can also get it processed before leaving the country. Anyway, getting the VAT refund can certainly make lager purchases a lot less painful.

Couldn't find anything on fodors about the VAT, but here is another link:
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/vat.htm
It is 25% in Denmark, on purchases over 300Kroner (I *believe* one purchase at a store counts, as well as a single item. That can get you a pretty hefty refund in an expensive country. So, shop away!