Shopping in Noruega

Shopping in

Noruega

Qué comprar en Noruega

If you are looking for souvenirs from Noruega you should read this.

Noruega es un país caro si se viene de España. Su moneda, la corona, está bastante alta. Aún así, no comprar nada es prácticamente imposible.

Lo más destacado es su diseño, creado por jóvenes artistas locales que han llegado a ser reconocidos internacionalmente. Sus obras se pueden encontrar tanto en la ropa, donde destacan los colores vistosos, los muebles o en sus productos artesanos.

Los mejores lugares para ir de compras es en las grandes ciudades como Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger o Tromso, entre otras, ya que es donde más variedad de tiendas hay. Hay que tener en cuenta de que en Noruega existen muchos establecimientos Tax Free Tourist, esto significa que los precios son algo inferiores porque las tasas que pagas en la compra te las devuelven en el aeropuerto a la salida del país.

Clothing

Clothing

Most of the clothes that can be bought in Norway are for winter and there is a wide range of items for snow and cold weather. In Oslo Heimen Husfliden Rosenkrantz is full of jerseys, hats, gloves and sports coats; and also Norway Shop or large shopping centres such as the Oslo City Shopping Center are great places to find the most up to date winter wear. In Stavanger, the most recommended shop is Oleana, which has been awarded by the Norwegian Design Council. If what is sought is the traditional folklore attire of the country, then the best-known shop is Heimen Husfliden GlasMagasinet, also in Oslo.  

Fish

Fish

Norway is the country of salmon and dried cod and the quality is second to none. If you want to share it with your family and take a sample home, then most retailers will package it for you. Some of the best markets to buy quality smoked and dried fish are found in coastal cities. For example, in the market of the port of Bergen and in the market of Oslo, the Fisketorget, where you can find a great variety of fish, from trays of salmon to whale meat, as well as seafood. Also in the Stavanger, there is great variety, although here we recommend buying sardines. The price of these markets is somewhat higher than that of supermarkets, so if your budget is limited you can always go to a Kiwi and Rema 1000 supermarket.

Jewellery

Jewellery

Most typical Norwegian jewellery carries maritime or Viking motifs and is made of silver. One of the most renowned stores is Pandora, local jewellers who have been recognized internationally for several years. In the large shopping centers, you can find jewellery in shops such as Paleet, Norway Designs, Donna's Jewellery Gallery, Thune Jewellery & Watches or Urmaker Bjerke. In Bergen the best options are Stammis Edelsmid-Juwelier or Juwelier  

Norwegian Design Items

Norwegian Design Items

Norwegian design has a very good reputation, worldwide. Norwegian design shops sell many household items such as chairs, shelves, sofas, accessories or kitchen utensils. It is not surprising that in its large cities there is a great variety of furniture stores. In Oslo, one of the most popular is Norway Designs, where you can find an array of items for the home. Other favourites of the locals are House of Oslo and Illums Bolighus. In Bergen, you can find design shops in the classic Bryggen neighbourhood. In Stavanger, the best design products are found in Figgjo Factory Outlet, where there are great bargains.  

Souvenirs

Souvenirs

When it comes to souvenirs, you can choose from typical troll figures, goat or reindeer skins, food, a Viking ship model, designer items or a Norwegian flag. Throughout the country, you can see stores with these types of items. You can easily find these stores because most of them are in the main avenues and usually have a huge troll statue in the entrance or the flag of the country.  

Watches

Watches

Although they are not Norwegian, but Swiss, you can buy watches at a better price here than in their country of origin. You can find them in many of the jewellery shops in the large shopping centres such as Byporten Shopping, Oslo City Shopping Center or Steen & Strøm Department Store, all of them in the city of Oslo.