10 Top Places To Buy Souvenirs In Helsinki

There are plenty of places in Helsinki to buy souvenirs and mementos of Finland beyond the usual tacky tourist traps. At these stores you can uncover food, Christmas decorations, local crafts and Scandinavian design. Here are some of the best stores in the city to seek out and find a diverse range of souvenirs and gifts.

1. Stockmann Department Store

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The central department store next to the railway station stocks a huge variety of items, including a large souvenir section. This is one of the most affordable places in the city to buy reindeer skins, which make great decorations or warm blankets. At the butcher’s section you can pick up some canned specialty meats to take home, including reindeer, boar, bear and even moose.

2. Moomin Shop

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Anyone with an interest in the Moomin series should definitely stop by one of these shops for a wide range of Moomin souvenirs such as figures, phone charms, books, stuffed animals and key rings. Helsinki has two such shops: one in the Helsinki-Vantaa airport and one in the central Forum shopping centre, both recognizable by the Moomintroll outside.

3. Marimekko Flagship Store

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If you have been enchanted by the beautiful simplicity of Scandinavian design, head to the flagship store of Finland’s most popular fashion brand, Marimekko, at the Galleria Esplanad. There you can pick up clothes, homeware, fabrics and much more in the latest Marimekko designs. They are pricy, worth it for their quality and unique aesthetics.

4. Music Hunter

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One of the best specialty shops in Helsinki for music lovers, particularly for fans of Finland’s heavy-metal scene, Music Hunter sells not only CDs and records, but also music paraphernalia and band merchandise such as rare posters, collectables, shirts and more.