Shopping

Stockmann

Stockmann is a high-quality department store in the heart of the city and serves as both a landmark and a meeting place.
Address: Aleksanterinkatu 52, entrance also from Keskuskatu, Mannerheimintie and Pohjoisesplanadi,

Kämp Galleria

This highbrow shopping centre in the heart of town has over 50 specialty shops, including a large Marimekko shop on two floors and the popular Moomin Shop.
Address: Kluuvikatu 4, entrance also from Mikonkatu, Aleksanterinkatu and Pohjoisesplanadi,

Academic Bookstore

The Academic Bookstore is situated across the street from the Stockmann Department Store and offers an enormous selection of international books and magazines in their original languages. Upstairs you will find Café Aalto, a great place to sit back and soak up the atmosphere. The building itself was designed by legendary Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
Address: Keskuskatu 1, entrance also from the Esplanade,

Artek Esplanadi Store

Multitalented Alvar Aalto became world famous as both an architect and a designer. A visit to the Artek store, which sells original Aalto designs, is an experience that design enthusiasts can’t miss.
Address: Eteläesplanadi 18,

Nokia Flagship Store

The best place to buy the latest Nokia mobile phones is the Finnish manufacturer’s own store, with features its own section for luxury phones. All equipment in the store can be played with and tried in advance.
Address: Aleksanterinkatu 46,

Arabia Centre factory outlets

The Arabia Centre is situated on the grounds of the historic Arabia ceramics factory and features a factory outlet and museum for both Arabia and Iittala brands, as well as Finlayson, Opa and Pentik shops.
Address: Arabia Centre, Hämeentie 135, Tram 6,

Skanno

The fancy “decorating department store” Skanno sells its own exquisite products, as well as many top international brands.
Address: Porkkalankatu 13 G,

IVANAhelsinki

IVANAhelsinki is Finnish designer Paola Suhonen’s own brand. Her nostalgic prints and exquisite quality have aroused international interest.
Address: IVANAhelsinki Campus, Uudenmaankatu 15,

Hanna Sarén

Internationally recognised designer Hanna Sarén has her own boutique that offers sensual shoes and women’s clothing, as well as handbags and selected men’s clothing.
Address: Fredrikinkatu 45,

Design District

Design District is an area and state of mind. It is a place of interesting ideas, unique achievements, things under the surface and surprise encounters. Design District comprises 20 streets and 130 members, from jewellery designers to bar owners, from galleries to clothing shops and from design agencies to a hotel.

Record shops on Viiskulma

Viiskulma, the “Five Corners” in the Punavuori district, has become famous for its record shops. This is a great place to find rare vinyls to bring home with you! You can also pop into the shops and ask for tips about gigs and nightlife.

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