Helsinki has the widest selection of goods in Finland - from Arabia ceramics to Iittala glass to Marimekko clothing and textiles - and the highest prices.
Furs, called turkki in Finnish, are a good buy. You might also want to take home some of the delicious smoked or marinated fish - available vacuum-packed at Helsinki Airport.
Helsinki's main street markets and market halls specialize in food, but all have some clothing (new and used) and household products.
Kiosks remain open late and on weekends; they sell such basics as milk, juice, camera film, and tissues. Stores in Asematunneli, the train-station tunnel, are open weekdays 10-10 and weekends noon-10.
Department Stores
Aleksi 13 (Aleksanterink. 13, PHONE: 09/131-441) is less expensive than Stockmann's.
A 1950s showpiece landmark near the train station, Sokos (Asema-aukio 2C, PHONE: 010/765-000) is well-stocked.
Stockmann’s (Aleksanterink. 52) is Helsinki's premier department store.
Clothing
Bright, modern, unusual clothes for men, women, and children in quality fabrics are sold at Marimekko , at several locations in central Helsinki: (Pohjoisespl. 2, PHONE: 09/622-2317; Pohjoisespl. 31, Kämp Galleria, PHONE: 09/177-944).
Antiques
Antik Oskar (Rauhank. 7, PHONE: 09/135-7410).
Antiikkiliike Karl Fredrik (Mariank. 13, PHONE: 09/630-014).
Atlas Antiques (Rauhank. 8, PHONE: 09/628-186) concentrates on coins, bank notes, medals, and silver.
Punavuoren Antiikki (Mariank. 14, PHONE: 09/662-682).
Gifts and Toys
Aarikka (Pohjoisesplanadi 27, PHONE: 09/652-277; Eteläesplanadi 8, PHONE: 09/175-462).
At the Hackman Factory Shop Arabia (Hämeentie 135, PHONE: 0204/393-507) at the end of the Tram 6 line, exhibits older designs. Slightly flawed items are sold at a discount.
Hackman Shop Arabia (Pohjoisespl. 25, PHONE: 09/170-055).
Pentik (Fabianinkatu 14, PHONE: 09/625-558)
