The best fashion and gift stores - Finnish Lapland in 2024

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Timetable

Opening hours are quite similar to those in our cities. On weekdays, stores are generally open between 10am and 5pm, and at weekends, including most Sundays, between 10am and 3pm. On the other hand, opening hours are much more restricted in villages and hamlets. Count on opening from Tuesday to Saturday between 10am and 3pm, and sometimes 5pm. Most stores are closed on Sundays. Food stores in towns are often open between 9am and 9pm on weekdays, and between 8am and 6pm at weekends. Please note that village minimarkets have very variable opening hours and are often not open on Sundays. You can always buy food and snacks at petrol stations, which are open every day. Once again, beware: they're not exactly a dime a dozen in Lapland either..

Budget & Tips

Life is expensive in the Nordic countries, and no less so in Lapland. Thrift stores are fairly widespread, and you'll find them in all the larger villages and towns in Lapland. They often offer more traditional objects and clothing at more reasonable prices. Souvenir stores are on the whole expensive, but more affordable than craft stores for certain products. Beware, however, of quality. Typical products are best bought in Sami stores or museums. Credit cards are widely accepted in Sweden, Norway and Finland, and there is no minimum. However, you should always carry some cash if you plan to stop off at small stores or cafés. The establishments are sometimes closed, but they leave cakes and coffee available for cash payment in a small box.

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Saami handicrafts are highly prized. The most popular souvenirs are garments such as gloves and socks, made of wool or leather and often decorated in traditional Saami colors. You'll also find the traditional "four winds" bonnet, with its four points, or fur and leather chapkas, most often in copper, white or grey-black. The same goes for traditional shoes with curved toes, made of hide. Reindeer skins and antlers are also sold individually. Sami knives and jewelry are absolutely magnificent. Less specific to Lapland, but just as popular, are the must-have troll figurines and model longships. Typically Norwegian, you'll find jacquard in all shapes and sizes, and animal plush toys galore. No haggling here.

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Practical information : Treat yourself (& others) Finnish Lapland

Timetable

Budget & Tips

What's very local