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

Lillehammer cannot be called a typical city when it comes to shopping - it has no world-famous shopping centers, outlets or grandiose designer boutiques. However, shopping enthusiasts won't be bored here for sure. The highest concentration of interesting shops can be found in the central pedestrian zone of the city where about 120 trade pavilions of various specializations are available to customers. Many interesting stores are located on historic Storgata Street where beautiful 19th-century architecture prevails. Their ground floors are presently occupied by restaurants, cafes, and stores, including very original souvenir shops.

Lillehammer is famous for a large selection of top-notch sports shops selling not only clothes but also all the necessary equipment for outdoor activities. One of the best in town is Fjallräven store where you can buy sportswear and accessories for a variety of sports. It presents top-quality backpacks, warm clothes for winter walks and activities, tents and sleeping bags, as well as a lot of other accessories indispensable for active tourists.

Those who are fond of ice skating and skiing would be interested in G-Sport specialty store. It offers excellent skates from the world's best manufacturers, skis for both adults and children, as well as high-end sportswear and protective accessories. This store is often visited even by professional athletes and coaches. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Among the variety of shopping centers operating in the city, Norsk Flid Husfliden stands out. Stores located here specialize in the sale of goods produced exclusively in Norway. Most tourists are attracted by a wide selection of inexpensive winter clothes. Knitted sweaters, hats, and other winter clothes made of natural wool are especially popular with tourists. They also sell high-end shoes from well-known manufacturers, sports accessories, as well as pretty unusual goods and souvenirs. For example, it would be easy to choose a chic national costume in the style of past years or incredible artworks from local artists.

Strandtorget shopping Center is located in one of the city's most picturesque areas, on the shore of the lake. Its visitors will be able to enjoy a large selection of fashion stores, many of which have very attractive prices. Apart from that, the mall houses specialized children's stores, as well as several nice souvenir departments.

A unique shopping facility is Fabrikken AS occupying an old factory building. Today, the historic industrial building houses more than 30 workshops. The best glassblowers, ceramic manufacturers, artists, and masters of other arts work here every day. The center also has several excellent jewelry stores, which offer much more affordable prices than most local stores. It's hardly possible to find more original souvenirs anywhere else in Lillehammer.

Fans of a sports style must visit another famous mall - Blaswixbutikken Concept Store. It is largely aimed at men, here they can get themselves new sports t-shirts, trousers, as well as all kinds of sportswear. This store would be of interest to those who are fond of active leisure activities. Here they can choose some practical equipment for fishing, hunting or hiking.

Fans of contemporary art should never ignore Galleri Zink Art Gallery. It is very small, but the choice of beautiful paintings is sure to satisfy the most demanding customers' tastes. Only local masters present their works in the gallery, many tourists visit it as a museum. The collection of paintings is regularly updated so it would be interesting to visit the gallery even for those who have already explored this art corner more than once.