Malmo is modern and in many ways an eclectic city, to become Him and shopping here. It can become a fascinating and interesting occupation, when it will not only be interesting to buy something new, but also to look at some products that shake their original solutions. Not very clear? Well nothing! Below everything will explain.
Shopping Areas and Streets
- Start shopping in Malmos stands from the main shopping area of the city Davidshall . This is a modern interesting area of the city, in which there is a large number of private workshops, vintage and antique shops, modern and fashionable boutiques, both well-known Swedish brands and young, not recognized in the world of designers.
- Lilla Torg. . A great place is not only for shopping, but also for walking, because all the shops are located in beautiful houses built in the era of the late Middle Ages. Here you can buy handmade things made through the ancient traditions of Sámi, indigenous people of Sweden, as well as modern goods made in the canons of modern Swedish design, which is considered one of the most interesting in the world.
- Those who are a fan of an eco-friendly lifestyle will undoubtedly be interested in the area DROTTNINGTORGET. having a rich history and for a long time considered the main trade destination Malmo. Now this glory remained in the past, but it is here that the largest number of stores selling environmentally friendly products and clothing is concentrated. It is famous for this area and cafe with environmentally friendly food. Expensive, but insanely tasty.
Shopping centers and shops
- The largest shopping center in the city is considered Triangeln. where there are more than 230 stores, both multi-brand and trading exclusively one trademark. A special chip of the shopping complex is considered to be a large amount of coffee shop and cafes, in which every two hours are called on the reproductor, reminding about the Swedish tradition "O FIKA" (coffee break).
- Olsson & Gerthel. The store is known not only in Malmo, but in the whole of Sweden. On the shelves of the store there are all, from small elements of decor, bags, accessories, ending with amazingly beautiful and multifunctional furniture. The main concept of the store is that all goods selling in it corresponded to the canons of branded Scandinavian style.
- Form / Design Cente. Another store of designer and unique goods for the interior, but his entire attraction is that this is the store, and the museum under one roof.
- EMPORIA, ENTRE, CAROLI. These are still three shopping center in Malmos, which are worthy of those who plan to make purchases.
- Formargruppen. Store Workshop owned by the cooperative of artists, in which you can buy pictures, products, both ancient crafts and beautiful samples of contemporary art.
What to buy?
In addition to the above-mentioned souvenirs made by Sámi, and other memorable things, it makes sense to acquire clothes and shoes of well-known Swedish brands, such as: H & M, J. Lindeberg, Björn Borg, Cheap Monday, Our Legacy, Filippa K, Acne and others. For the price they are cheaper here than in the homeland.
Schedule of the shopping centers and shops
Unlike Russia, where shopping centers work in the morning and until late evening, and even around the clock, everything is wrong in Malma. Until late in the evening, only a few large shopping centers work, and all other trading establishments on weekdays close at 18:00, on Saturday at 16:00, and on Sundays most of the stores do not work at all. And those that work, then in mode from 12:00 to 16:00. Also before the holidays, shops are closed earlier.
Discounts.
Seasons of discounts and sales in Malmo coincide with pan-European, and fall in the middle of winter (until the end of February) or mid-summer (until the end of August). You can identify stores in which sales are used by the Salese graduation usual us, or the designations of Extrapris and Fynd on the shop windows.
Tax Free.
On the TAX FRI system in Malma, you can return to 19 percent of the purchase price. In order to do this, you need to:
- the purchase price should be at least 200 Swedish crowns;
- Having a cash receipt and a check of Taks Free, filled with the seller in the store. It should be borne in mind that not all stores work on this system, so this should be clarified.;
- show checks, passport and goods with not packaging customs officers at the airport, whatever they put a print on the Tax Free check;
- Put checks in reception points no later than three months from the date of the stamp of customs.