For decades, the profits
of Sweden’s post war wealth have poured into the stores and
boutiques of Stockholm. The result is a shopperholic’s
paradise. Antique shops can be found around Odengatan,
whilst the area around Biblioteksgatan has most major European fashion
designers.
Open all day on Nybrogatan 31, Östermalmshallen is perhaps
northern Europe’s best covered food market,
although locals will more often be thronging the grocery at Åhléns
City, Klarabergsgatan 50, Stockholm’s last big department
store, or malls like Pk-Huset, Hamngatan 10. NK (Nordiska
Kompaniet). Hamngatan 18–20 has over 100 departments, selling
everything from health food to crafts. Gallerian, Hamngatan
37, is Stockholm’s biggest shopping complex.
A range of Swedish glass is on hand at Nordiska
Kristall, Kungsgatan 9, over 80 years old, or the arts and crafts
emporium, Konsthantverkarna, at Mäster Samuelsgatan 2.
Agata, Nytorgsgatan 36, sells stylish modern ceramics,
glass and textiles, whilst Norrgavel, Birger Jarlsgatan 27, has
individual home furnishings.
Kallika, Osterlanggatan 18, specialisis in traditional wooden
furniture and toys. Nordiska Galleriet, Nybrogatan 11,
excels in furniture design, and Designtorget, Götgaten
21, in assorted curiosities.
General Swedish shopping hours are from Monday
to Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm, and Saturday 9.00 am to 2.00 pm. However,
in Stockholm, many stores are open later and on Sundays.
Visitors leaving Sweden may reclaim the standard
VAT tariff of 25% within 30 days of purchase, this
option is only available at shops displaying the ‘tax free
shopping’ sign. The receipt and the unopened goods must be
presented at the airport for a refund.
Global
Refund can provide further information:
Telephone: (04) 104 8450
Facsimile: (04) 104 8469
Email address: taxfree@se.globalrefund.com
Website address: www.globalrefund.com |
