61 Best Places to Shop in Norway

The word pølse is Norwegian for sausage. The traditional meats from Annis are well known around the country and sold to many of the best restaurants. She  has a restaurant herself next door that's worth a visit. You can also buy locally made jams, cheeses, and beers in the rustic shop.

At this independent bookstore, café, and pub, there's funky artwork on the walls and a cozy garden in back.

In Flåm Station, this souvenir store stocks one-of-a-kind gifts from around the region. It's a good place to try on the locally made Aurland shoes, called the "original penny loafer." 

With a shock of white hair and paint-covered dungarees, artist Reidar Finsrud is often found at his studio and gallery displaying works ranging in style from neoclassical to contemporary. There's also a manicured garden full of ponds and fountains. But the pièce de résistance is Finsrud City, a scale model of a community constantly in motion. The details are amazing, down to boats in the harbor, buses whizzing through tunnels, and tourists taking snapshots from a bridge.

Weaving high-quality woolen blankets since 1940, Røros Tweed is still one of the most important textile brands in the country. Made in Norway, these goods are made with the softest local wool. 

For something different, head for Øvre Holmegate, aka Fargegaten, Stavanger's most colorful street with unique shopping and vibrant nightlife. Syvende Himmel specializes in retro and alternative clothes and accessories in bright colors and funky designs.

Christmas never ends in Drøbak, thanks to shop owner Eva Johansen, who bubbles over with enthusiastic stories about her connection to Santa Claus. Kids send him thousands of letters in care of Johansen, a testament to how convincing she can be. She drew and designed many of the beautifully made cards, toys, and ornaments on sale here. The glittering shop, which dominates the town’s central square, was originally built in 1876 to house seafarers unable to reach Oslo when the fjord was frozen over.

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.

The largest shopping center in the city, Bergen Storsenter has the types of shops you'd expect to find along a main street, including bookstores and wine shops. It's located near the bus terminal and the train station.

Here you'll find the complete Dale of Norway collection of sweaters and cardigans, as well as trolls, pewter, down duvets, and other traditional knitwear and souvenir items.

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.

This charming shop and gallery in an old schoolhouse in the center of Dombås sells traditional crafts like knitted sweaters and painted porcelain.

At this creative hub you'll find around 30 different kinds of local artists in their studios making jewelry, ceramics, and other works of art.

Here you'll find handpicked fashions, jewelry, accessories, and shoes from the last century or so.

This gallery specializing in contemporary art shows some of Norway's best-known artists. They host 8 to 10 exhibitions a year.

The most centrally located of the downtown shopping malls, Galleriet has more than 70 shops, including a wide range of smaller designer boutiques.

Located in a historic school at the heart of Geiranger, the gallery features three floors hung floor to ceiling with the work of local artists, artisans, and craftspeople. There's everything from ceramics and glass to paintings and tapestries.

Norway’s oldest perfumery has been family-run since 1939. Known for being incredibly selective about what they stock, you'll find only high-quality, long-lasting products—completely free from harmful ingredients—on their shelves.

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.

Founded in 1770, this is northern Europe's oldest goldsmith. It sells versions of the Trondheim Rose, the city symbol since the 1700s.

There’s a reason this family business is still going strong more than 200 years after opening in 1822! Here you’ll find gloves, bags, and wallets from a range of quality brands—and the knowledgeable staff are always ready to help you out.

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.

At this gift shop, most everything is of Scandinavian design. The pottery and glassware are of the highest quality—much of it is made by local artisans.

Høyer is the best store for international brands and high-end fashion in Bergen. 

This Norwegian arts-and-crafts store specializes in national costumes in nearly 150 varieties, all made with top-quality fabrics and intended to last for generations. Sewing and knitting supplies are also available, as are sweaters, jackets, carpets, and other textiles.