Brocante
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.
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20 Best Places to Shop in Sentrum, Oslo
We've compiled the best of the best in Sentrum - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
David-Andersen
In business since 1876, Norway's best-known goldsmith creates stunning designs in silver as well.
GlasMagasinet
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.
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Heimen Husfliden
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.
Heyerdahl
This sleek jeweler and watchmaker has a beautiful location on Karl Johans Gate.
Indiska
This popular Swedish chain sells colorful clothing and accessories for women, as well as small pieces of furniture and household items.
Juvelér Langaard
As chic as they come, this family-run business creates timeless, one-of-a-kind pieces with precious metals and rare gemstones. It also sells brands like Shamballa Jewels and Pomellato.
Kunstnernes Hus
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.
Litteraturhuset
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.
Mette Møller
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.
Norli
One of the largest bookstores in Norway, Norli also has a selection of English-language volumes.
Norlis Antiquarian
Opening its doors in 1890, this serene emporium's walls are moaning under the sheer weight of classic first editions from Norway and around the world. A second floor is stacked to the rafters with more vintage books, antique maps, and other artifacts.
Norway Designs
If you love Scandinavian design, this venerable retailer stocks art glass, ceramics, silver, and plenty of household items.
Oslo City
In the center of the city, this sleek shopping center is your last chance for picking up a few items before boarding your train at Oslo Central Station.
Paleet
Between the Parliament and the Royal Palace, this glittering shopping arcade has the feel of a high-end department store like London's Harrods.
Steen and Strøm
On a gorgeous cobblestone street, the exterior of Steen and Strøm is a line of storefronts featuring high-end Scandinavian retailers. Inside is a more traditional mall with countless well-known brands focusing on clothing for men, women, and children. Downstairs is a sprawling food court with local chains.
Sugar Shop Smykkestudio
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.
Tom Wood
This Norwegian lifestyle brand has a contemporary take on classic jewelry, eyewear, and apparel. It's located close to Promenaden Fashion District.
UFF Vintage
On one of Oslo's main shopping streets, this shop's gently used clothing for men, women, and children benefits humanitarian causes.
Paleet
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.
