When visiting Oslo, it's always nice to bring back a memento. While Oslo isn't known for budget shopping, there's no escaping the array of shops, boutiques, and expansive malls.
Starting with the malls, make sure to explore Oslo City for a diverse collection of both local and international fashion brands. If you're interested in Norwegian products, places like Paleet and Steen&Strøm shopping centers offer a fantastic range. Alongside Scandinavian goods, including clothing, accessories, and jewelry, you can also find renowned brands like Burberry and Hugo Boss.
If you read Oslo shopping reviews carefully, you're bound to come across mentions of major shopping streets and districts such as Grünerløkka, Karl-Juhans-Gate, Frogner, Bjugdø Alle, Grönland, Bogstaveien, and Hegdehogsveien.
An avid shopaholic is probably wondering if there are any outlet stores in Oslo.
It should be noted that all stores in the city periodically announce sales, where you can buy great quality things at an equally great price. The peak of sales is after Christmas and during the summer season. At this and any other time you can go to
Norwegian Outlet
, which is the only outlet near Oslo (and indeed in all of
Norway
). Guests of the outlet are promised 30-70% discounts on goods from more than 50 famous brands.
If shopping in Oslo is a secondary concern for you and you're only willing to splurge on souvenirs, check out the handmade wool knits - reviews show they're in high demand. For a sweater, you will have to pay 700 NOK, a set of mittens + scarf costs an average of 600 NOK. Toys are also often brought from here, with an average price of 35-100 NOK.
