Design Forum Shop
Shopping will never miss the list of things to do when visiting a certain place. When in Finland, do not miss the chance to shop in one of the shops in Finland that sells nothing but only original products and designs from their designers. The Design Forum Shop sells 100% Finnish objects made of glass, wood, ceramics, and textiles. Located in the city-center, Design Forum shop has items for sale that are useful rather than just mere decorative. The store opens 10am to 7am every Mondays through Fridays, 10am to 6pm on Saturdays, and 12pm to 5pm on Sundays. Located at 7 Erottajankatu 00130, getting there is accessible via central station tram, bus or metro.
Kalevala Koru
Another a must visit shopping place in Finland is the Europe’s largest jewelry manufacturer and Finland’s known brands, the Kalevala Koru. If you want to have a Nordic feel within you, then shopping for some in this jewelry store is a perfect idea. Located at 25 Unioninkatu 00170, the Kalevala Koru Helsinki flagship store is accessible via Tram 3B to Senaatintori. The store is open Monday to Friday at 10am to 6pm and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The store is close on Sundays.
Hakaniemi Market Hall
If you want to take a piece of Finland with you and wanted to experience the Helsinki life, then you must visit the Hakaniemi Market Hall in the Kallio district. The visitors will definitely miss the Helsinki life that this shopping center shows. In this two storey shopping center you will find 70 stores wherein in the first floor is where you find many of the Finnish delicious foods, reindeer meat, pastry, lovely Finnish Fish, and many of their deliciously taste delicacies. Above of these delicious foods you will find Finnish souvenirs that you can take home with for your friends and families. Various authentic gifts from Lapland, clothes, fabrics, wooden handicrafts and more are available for purchase.