Shopping in Norway

Most tourists to Norway love to indulge in a bit of what can be called “Norway shopping” for the best offers on traditional Norwegian products. Shopping in Norway can be a fascinating experience. One must be able to catch the stuff which is worth a buy. One would like to indulge in buys of high-end jewelry. Look out for the finest in gems and precious metals. While in Norway doing shopping have a look at some excellent watches. The jewelry is designed by the retailers who work closely with artists and designers to create pieces that have successfully blended traditional Norwegian design with contemporary styling. Their specialization is in fine enamel work and reproductions of Viking artifacts. Shopping in Norway can also be for a dazzling collection of the famous dale of Norway sweaters, yarns, decorative folk painting, wrought iron and toys. Many tourists to carry as a souvenir also pick up Norwegian flags, trolls and postcards.

It is said that when you purchase a sweater in Norway, you have not actually purchased a sweater. It is considered by many to be a souvenir. During your travails of Norway shopping if you like you can also pick up some Nordic blankets and some ubiquitous small troll dolls. Many jewelry shops feature tastefully whimsical designs which often combine silver, gold or platinum into a single piece. As part of a Norway shopping experience one can also visit many large book stores in shopping centers. There one can pick up gifts, cards, souvenirs, and videos which are handy to be taken back to your home for folks at home. Picking up books is an excellent way to learn about the arts of the country and learn more about where to travel around from the available literature.

Shopping Tips
• Prefer designer shopping in the top shopping centers, malls and downtown areas
• Take note that shops usually open between 10am to 5 pm on weekdays
• Be careful to find out the shop timings for Sundays as most shops are closed on Sundays
• Souvenir shops are open even on Sundays
• On Thursdays late night shopping is offered
• Pick up any groceries that you would like from the entrance of the city shopping center
• Handicrafts and home accessories can be picked up from Karl Johan’s Gate street