65 Best Shopping 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 also has a restaurant herself next door. 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This street, just a block from the harbor, is Norway's longest pedestrian street. Here you'll find luxury fashion boutiques, jewelry, bookstores, gifts, and souvenirs. It's also a nice spot to stop for a coffee, snack, or teatime at one of the many cafés or bakeries.

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.

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 popular Swedish chain sells colorful clothing and accessories for women, as well as small pieces of furniture and household items.