Shopping in Sweden - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques

In addition to fascinating excursions and incredible nature, in Sweden you can make an excellent shopping. In large cities, there are numerous boutiques of various well-known brands. You can also buy local goods of incredibly high quality. As in other European countries, Sweden has two season sales: summer and winter. Summer falls on the most popular tourist time: July-August. Winter can be divided into 2 more periods: in December you can get a 30-40% discount in stores, but in January, the peak of sales with record discounts up to 70% begins. Considering that shopping in Sweden is considered quite expensive, such discounts will be a pleasant surprise for tourists.
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In the country you can find a huge variety of local lines of clothing, shoes, perfumes and cosmetics. Among the most widespread and popular local brands are Odd Molly, Cheap Monday, H & M, Bjorn Borg. Stores of these brands can be found in different cities around the world. Another recognized Swedish brand belongs to Philip Knutsson, who creates men's and women's clothing which are successfully sold all over the world. Swedish goods are of high quality. The best shopping awaits tourists in Stockholm. So as not to get lost in the maze of streets, you can take a free map “City Map”, on which is painted all the major shops and trading centers.
In all clothing in Sweden, especially in the lines of Swedish producers, one can notice the predominance of national colors and the presence of ethnic motives. Blue along with gray and black, are the most popular colors in the country. Due to the cold climate in the country, there are always warm knitted things and woolen models in fashion. In Sweden, there are a huge selection of scarves, hats and gloves of various styles. Sweden is also famous for quality leather shoes, whose models fully justify their value. To start shopping in Sweden, it is better from Stockholm. In the city, there are two directions for shopping: the Old Town and the business district. In the Old Town, you can find souvenirs, products of local producers and small markets in abundance. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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In the Old Town area there is the Södermalm quarter, where authentic and very stylish shops for bohemian youths are located. Many boutiques have art galleries and cozy coffee houses. Many shopping centers are concentrated in the business quarter, including the world-famous luxury shopping center “NK” with a huge rotating clock. In the department store there are boutiques of the best world brands. For a more democratic shopping, one should be sent to the street “Queen”. It has numerous shops of local brands at low prices. You should definitely visit the indoor market of Östermalm in the center of Stockholm, where you can buy local delicacies, fresh produce, cheeses or drinks.
PALACIO DE DROTTNINGHOLM Smaller cities also have excellent shopping opportunities, while prices are often lower. In Gothenburg, the largest stores are concentrated on Avenyn Street and in the Haga quarter. The main shopping area in Malmo is located in the David’s hall quarter. It has a huge number of shops, trading centers, and boutiques. In small towns you can find unique vintage things, stylish clothes, with the help of which, you can create a unique image. Also in Sweden, the home of the famous IKEA, there is everything to create a unique interior. Shops offer a variety of furniture at the most affordable prices. The choice of models in this case is amazing.
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Souvenirs from Sweden include alcoholic beverages, caps, scarves and gloves and cosmetics. In a more expensive price range are clothes and shoes, but they can be bought at low prices in outlet Gekas Ullared and Kosta Outlet. The main symbol of Sweden is the moose. The image of this animal is applied to mugs, trinkets, T-shirts and caps. You can also buy a statue in the form of an elk. Another symbol of the country is Pippi Longstocking and Carlson; the characters of the tale Astrid Lindgren. Swedes are descendants of Vikings, and therefore souvenirs depicting Scandinavian warriors are also very popular. Among the popular brands of cosmetics are Oriflame and Isadora.
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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Sweden
♥   Shopping area ' Avenyn' Goteborg. On the map   Photos
♥   Shopping area ' Biblioteksgatan' Stockholm. On the map   Photos
♥   Shopping area ' Birger Jarlsgatan' Stockholm. On the map   Photos
♥   Shopping area ' Drottninggatan' Stockholm. On the map   Photos
♥   Shopping area ' Götgatan' Stockholm. On the map   Photos
♥   Shopping area ' Södra Förstadsgatan' Malmö. On the map   Photos
Coolest places in Sweden from our Guinness book

Gota kanal

From the series “Greatest Man-Made Waterways and Channels”
In Sweden there is a huge Goeta Canal constructed in the first half of the 19th century linking the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. It has been benefiting the country’s trading interests for almost 200 years. Besides, the canal has gained many other statuses in recent years. The opening of the Goeta Canal was held on 26 September 1832. It is now a well-known destination to lovers of sailing, as well as lovers of pleasure cruises and fishing. The length of the canal is very impressive and is about 420 000 metres. The canal includes 58 floodgates and a number of adjoining constructions.

The huge project required 22 years and the participation of more than 60000 soldiers to build. The construction has taken place day and night, people have worked 12 hours non-stop. The canal has a vast … Read all

Kirunavara

From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
In Lapland, in the bowels of Kirunavara mountain there is the mine of the same name, where in the late 19th century iron ore was produced. The scale of the mine is just amazing; total length of tunnels is about 450 kilometers, and some of them go to a depth of 1,270 meters. According to scientists, the first time people began to mine iron in the foothills has been 6,000 years ago, as soon as the glaciers retreated. Large-scale mines, which travelers can visit today, began to develop in the 17th century. Iron mining is being carried out in some parts of the huge mine even these days.

Many tunnels have long remained outside the attention and gradually destroyed, so walk along them without a guide is not only very scary, but also life threatening. Meandering passages deprived of light are … Read all
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Shopping malls, boutiques and outlets in top cities of Sweden

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