In Gothenburg you can find everything you want in shopping, from small boutiques to antique shops.
Major shopping areas
Nordstan
The largest shopping center in Sweden. Here you can find almost everything. There are as many as 150 shops under one roof, ranging from exclusive clothing boutiques to book shops and a wide selection of restaurants, bakeries and cafes. There are also exhibitions and displays. Nordstad Square lies at the center with a fun, interesting event taking place almost every week. There is a convenient pedestrian tunnel to the Central Station and a sheltered walkway to Lilla Bommen guest marina and the new Opera House.
Opening hours: Most shops are open Mon - Fri 9:30 am -7:00 pm, Sat 9:30 am -4:00 pm, Sun 12:00 am -4:00 pm
More information: http://www.nordstan.se/
NK Nordiska Kompaniet
Apart from the opportunity of visiting more than 40 shops under one roof, exhibitions, fashion shows and theatre performances take place here.
Opening hours: Mon -Fri 10:00 am -7:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am -5:00 pm, Sun 12 noon -4:00 pm.
During the weeks 25-31, the shops close an hour earlier Mon - Sat and are closed all day Sunday.
Address: ostra Hamngatan 4
Tel: +46-31-10 70 00
More information: http://www.nk.se/goteborg/english.html
Kungsports Avenyn
This is more than a shopping street. You will also find a host of pavement cafes and restaurants as well as cinemas, theatres and museums. Here crowds of people mingle with the street vendors creating a cosmopolitan feeling, and you will find several stores, including Konsum Avenyn.
Kungsgatan/Fredsgatan
This is Swedens longest pedestrian area, a whole 3 kilometers in length. There are a huge variety of shops and stores. Nearby, you can also find a number of smaller shopping centers, like Arkaden, Citypassagen and Kompassen. Here too you will come across a variety of cafes and restaurants.
More information: http://www.kompassen.se
Haga
Haga Nygata is a street running through the old artists' quarters. A delightful blend of old and new. Full of cafes, small shops and boutiques.
Specialty stores
Sintra
Pottery
Address: Landsvagsgatan 5, Haga
Rohss Museum design shop
The Rohss is an internationally recognised design museum, offering a host of life's little extras. Find it at Address: Vasagatan 37-39.
Norrgavel
Wood furniture and textiles with a Scandinavian touch. Also glass, pottery and lamps.
Address: Lasarettsgatan
Lerverk
Pottery
Address: Vastra Hamngatan 24-26
Kronhusbodarna
The old military buildings of Kronan are now home to small charming turn-of-century style shops with a gold/silversmith, watch-maker, glass blower, a country store and a Cafe.
Address: Postgatan 6 -8, behind Gustav Adolfs Torg/square
Jarl Sandin
Well-assorted on designer jewelry and watches.
Address: Kungsgatan 67
Tel: +46-31-10 59 00
Duka
Retailer of crystal from Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Meleres, Iittala and others.
Offers shipping service, taxfree and special offers on good quality souvenirs.
Address: Korsgatan 12
DesignTorget
Selected designers and craftspeople rent space at DesignTorget to sell their products. Well-known talents stand side by side with the stars of tomorrow.
Discover fresh new ideas, as well as classics.
Address: Vallgatan 14.
Deisy Design
Scandinavian Knitwear
Address: Avenyn 39
Tel: +46-31-20 25 75
Bohusslojd
Genuine handicrafts from the local area.
Address: Avenyn 25
Tel: +46-31-16 00 72
Open: Mon -Fri 9:30 am -6:00 pm, Sat 9:30 am -2:00 pm
Artium
An exclusive crystal store on Avenyn. Specialises in Swedish and Scandinavian crystal art.
Antikhallarna
This is a two-storey antique and collectors market with around 30 shops offering furniture, china porcelain, coins, art, stamps etc.
Address: Vastra Hamngatan 6
Tel: +46-31-711 07 40
Open:
Sept -Apr, Mon -Fri 10:00 am -6:00 pm
May -Aug, Mon -Fri 10:00 am -5:00 pm, Jun & Jul, Sat closed
Sept -May, Sat 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Always closed on Sundays
More information: http://www.antikhallarna.nu/
Andreasson
Exclusive fur coats, leather works etc.
Address: Sodra Hamngatan 49 -57, i City Passagen
Tel: +46-31-15 55 35
