Shopping in Stockholm - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

The liveliest shopping street in Stockholm, Drottninggatan, is open in the heart of the city. The pedestrian street is home to dozens of shops. It also has the highest concentration of souvenir stalls in the whole city. On Drottninggatan, you will find classic souvenirs on affordable prices and truly exclusive items. One of the largest H&M shops in the world is also open there. If you want to buy quality clothes and shoes by Swedish masters, Drottninggatan needs to be your first destination.

Åhlens City is a shopping complex that has already become a landmark as it’s the biggest shopping center in whole Sweden. One can find literally anything at Åhlens City – from everyday clothes at affordable prices to unique designer accessories, inexpensive CDs and books, and premium designer furniture. Ladies might fall in love with House Dagmar salon that offers fabulous designer cocktail and evening dresses. Denim lovers will prefer Tiger boutique.

The historic Pub department store is open on Hötorget Square. More than a hundred years ago, Vladimir Lenin bought himself a coat there. During the long and respectable history, many famous people visited the legendary store. Nowadays, one will find many designer boutiques and cosmetic salons at Pub. There are also shops that offer unusual vintage items. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Another old shopping complex in Stockholm, NK, is open beyond the borders of the city. The opening of the shopping center took place more than a hundred years ago. NK is also famous for its magnificent design and the unique rotating clock visible from many parts of the city. The décor of this complex is reminiscent of a museum. Each seller tries to decorate their shop in a special way. There are many unique stores in NK, for example, ACNE boutique that offers unusual designer jeans. Travelers keen on bright clothes will enjoy their visit to Dagmar salon that offers one-of-a-kind clothes of creative style and unusual color combinations. One of the largest grocery shops in Stockholm is also open in NK. It’s a great place to find rare delicacies.

Upscale travelers, who prefer to visit the most exclusive boutiques, will find what they want in the district of Östermalm. There are two large shopping streets in its territory. These streets are the location of flagship stores of many local designer and boutiques of internationally famous brands. Large Armani salon and famous Urban Outfitters shop with quite an unusual design are also open in Östermalm. The latter is open in a building of a former cinema. The prices in the shops in this part of the city are high and so is the quality of goods. Therefore, it’s possible to see international celebrities and members of the royal family shopping in Östermalm.

There are several interesting specialty shops in the city. Fans of the mid-20th-century culture are recommended to visit Silvetto. This fabulous shop offers many interesting vintage items – apparel, shoes, old jewelry, paintings, and even vinyl records. Collectors from all over the world, as well as lovers of designer stuff, enjoy visiting this shop. At Silvetto, you can find interesting clothes in retro style or purchase collections of old magazines.

Östermalm Market is one more destination that can make hearts of foodies beat faster. Known as the best market in the city, it’s a great place to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat delicacies, and seafood. Despite incredible popularity, Östermalm Market is rather an inexpensive place. Visitors can always buy fresh seafood on the market and then head to one of the local restaurants where chefs will cook the purchased food and serve it. The market is also an awesome spot to shop popular souvenirs in the national style. Many come to this place with one purpose – to try popular national dishes in inexpensive local cafes.