Shopping in helsinki:
The main shopping areas in Helsinki are Esplanadi and Aleksanterinkatu where you will find large department stores and shopping centres. For small boutiques visit Fredrikinkatu and for antiques try Mariankatu. In summer Helsinki has many good markets which are big attractions in the city.
STOCKMANN, Aleksanterinkatu
Stockmanns is the largest department store in Scandinavia which offers a vast range of quality goods. Located in city centre.
KAMP GALLERY
A new shopping gallery selling designer goods and gifts.
FORUM, Mannerheimintie
Also located in city centre, Forum is Helsinki's largest shopping centre with 120 shops on four floors.
SOKOS, Mannerheimintie
Large department store close to the railway station selling a wide range of goods.
ITAKESKUS
Itakeskus is only 10 minutes from the railway station by train and has hundreds of shops, and many restaurants and cafes.
MARKET SQUARE
Lively market in Esplanadi which sells handicrafts and food.
KLUUVI
A smaller shopping centre with restaurants and cafes situated by Senate Square.
SHOPPING HOURS
Department Stores - Monday-Friday 09.00am - 09.00 pm
Saturday 09.00am - 06.00 pm
Small Shops - Monday-Friday 09.00am - 05.00 pm
Saturday 09.00am - 02.00 pm
Shops by the railway are open on Sundays until 10.00 pm.
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