Shopping in Helsinki - what could be better! Russians on shopping there are whole crowds! Still would! Almost all the outlets are focused on the streets of Alexanderinkatu and Mannerheremming that in the heart of the capital. In general, in this city you can easily pull out all finances, so many shops are there! Although Helsinki is not included in the lists of the coolest cities for shopping, in my personal list it occupies a certain leading position.
So, shopping centers.
The largest department store - "Stockmann" (Stockmann) At Aleksanterinkatu 52, two minutes from the railway station.
You can buy everything there: clothes, shoes, cosmetics. In general, Stockman owns several brands of clothing, such as SEPPälä, and also an excellent bookstore on PohjoisesPlanadi 39. The shopping center is open from 9:00 to 21:00 Evry Day.
Next shopping center - "Sokos" (Sokos) which can be found at Mannerheimintie 9, very close to the station.
I will not even paint how much you can buy! The department store works on schedule 9: 00-21: 00 daily.
TC "Kampai" (KAMPPI) - Not only numerous shops, but also cafes, offices, and still from the shopping center you can safely go to the metro station and the bus stop.
CampPIs can be attended on weekdays from 9 am to 9 pm, on Saturday to 6 pm, on Sunday - from 12:00 to 18:00. Address: Urho Kekkosen Katu 1. By the way, Kamppi has a beautiful old restaurant with a wide selection of dishes, be sure to look!
"Galleria Esplanad" - Excellent trading room in the center of the capital.
More than 50 stores are waiting for their buyers. Gallery is open from 10 am to 8 pm with Mon software, on Saturday -10: 00-17: 00, on Sundays the gallery is closed.
Many departments of any content are in the department store "Forum" (Forum).
The shopping center is open on weekdays from 9 am to 9 pm, on Saturday to 6 pm, on Sunday from 12 days to 6 pm (on holidays up to 9 pm as well). The center can be found at Mannerheimintie 14-20 (stop tram 2, 3.4, 6, 6t, 10, and in general, from the station three minutes on foot).
TC "Klouvi" (Kluuvi) Offers buyers the most famous brands of clothing and cosmetics: Fred Perry, Otto, Carlings, The Body Shop, etc.
You can safely dine here in eateries, like, subway and mcdonald's, either in sushi bars. Press: Aleksanterinkatu 9. The store is open on weekdays from 10 am to 9 pm, on Saturday to 6 pm, on Sunday the store works from 12:00 until 17:00.
"Alexi 13" (Aleksi 13) - Cute department store, where you can buy good things and accessories.
Address: Aleksanterinkatu 13
Many boutiques are in TC "ITIS" (ITIIS) , ITÄKATU 1-7.
This is not a center, to the store you can get to the metro station to Itäkeskuksen, all the way will take about 25 minutes. The center is open from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, on Saturday to 6 pm, on Sunday from 12 days to 6 pm. (As you can see, almost all major department stores work with about the same schedule).
There are still cool shopping center in neighboring Espoo and Vantaa, such as IKEA, "SELLO" and "JUMBO" . In principle, driving to these cities is nothing at all, 25-30 minutes by train Maximum, by car, and faster, so if there is not enough shopping in the capital, go there.
If you need to buy high-quality equipment, travel to the store "VerkkokaUppa.com".
It is located at TyynenmerenKatu 11, we are going there on the tram number 9 to the station Bunkkeri, ride - just 15 minutes. What technology is there just no! And the most beloved and popular brands are also here. And here there is a computer museum and an observation deck (view, between those, competent!)
Now markets.
Markets - Not only the place where you can talk well, this is the place where the real life of the capital lives! Be sure to visit the Helsinki markets!
Kauppatori. - This is the trading area in the port.
We are going to the market on the tram 1 to Käpylä station, 4 to Ritarihuone station, and even better, go there on foot (from the station it will take less than 20 minutes). Here and clothes, and hats are different, and souvenirs, and spices, and food, and all-all!
Wonderful atmosphere and pleasant prices. Trade goes on weekdays from 6.30 to 18.00, on Saturday to 16.00, from May to September, the market works on Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00.
Wanha Kauppahalli. - This is an indoor market on the shore, along Eteläranta Street.
We are going there on the tram number 1A or 2 to Eteläranta station. This is the oldest Helsinki market. It is difficult to imagine, but trade there is almost 130 years! The market was closed for repairs in early 2013, but by the middle of spring should open again.
Hakaniementori. Square on Khakaniai Square. Here you can also buy food, flowers, crafts, even some furniture.
The market on the square is open from Monday to Saturday from 6.30 to 15.00. Each first Sunday of the month there is a fry fair, an Event is extremely solitary and bright. The indoor market with products and souvenirs (next to the square) is open from 8.00 to 18.00 from Monday to Friday, on Saturday- up to16.00.
On Sunday, the market does not work. The market is faster to get to the metro station to Hakaniemen, or go to tram 3 to Hakaniemi stop.
Hietalahden Kauppahalli. - A wonderful flea market where you can extend beautiful antique things, food, souvenirs, and other assortment.
It also sells food, and there is a cafe.
On Sunday, the market is closed, on Saturday the market works from 8.00 to 16.00, on other days - 8.00-18.00 ("flea" ranks open two hours later and close an hour earlier). We go to this market on the tram 9 to the stop of Ruoholahden Villat).
Another pretty flea market - is located in the very ice palace Yes, yes, like this (address- Nordenskiöldinkatu 11-13, we are going for 10 minutes from the station by bus 69, 453, 324n or 63 to Jäähalli station, or on the tram 2 or 7a to the Kansaneläkelaitos station). In all seasons, except for summer, on weekends, fairs and trading are held here, from 9.00 am to the hour of the day.
Very pleasant Market on Töölöntori Square. From 6 am to 5 pm (and on Saturdays to 3 days) on the square there are farmers who sell products grown on their gardens.
Good shopping!