The biggest shopping centers in Bergen, highly recommended by shopaholics from around the world, include Kløverhuset, Galleriet in the city center, Xhibition, and Bergen Storsenter near the bus and train station. Bergen Storsenter, in particular, is the city's largest outlet with 70 stores offering clothing, shoes, cosmetics, a wine boutique, a pharmacy, and even a dentist's office.
However, if you're just passing through and want to start your Bergen shopping experience, the Fish Market is the first place to visit. In addition to fish stalls, you'll find numerous souvenir shops offering traditional Norwegian knitted sweaters, socks, mittens, troll figurines, pewter souvenirs, stone, glass, ceramic items, and jewelry.
In Bergen, you can purchase Christmas souvenirs and decorations year-round at Julshuset. There's even a special Elg (Moose Shop) in the Bryggen district dedicated to reindeer-themed items.
For more souvenir options, you can visit the Husfliden store on Vagsallmenningen, which offers a wide range of national costumes, dishes, wooden toys, or explore Ovregaten, Lille Ovregate, Vetrlidsallmenning, and Torget for additional shopping choices.
