Shopping in Norway

In the last decade or so, the interest in both Norwegian design and architecture has grown significantly, mostly thanks to strong, locally oriented creators who combine traditional materials such as bare wood, leather, and wool with contemporary styles and impulses.

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Whilst the choice of Norwegian design items has expanded, you can also find international prêt-à-porter fashion several places, like around Egertorget and Akersgata in Oslo. Norway’s second largest city, Bergen, is now known for local independent fashion shops. Other larger cities, like Stavanger and Trondheim, also has showrooms of local brands that bring out the natural essence of their respective regions.

Sporty fashion by homegrown brands

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Good to know before shopping in Norway

Currency: The Norwegian currency is NOK (Norwegian Krone). You will not be able to use other currency in Norwegian shops, however, you can use a credit or debit card pretty much everywhere.

Opening hours: In larger cities and towns, most retail shops are open Monday–Saturday 10–17 (opening hours may vary and you should always check them). Most shops are closed on Sundays, with the exception of certain grocery shops and souvenir shops.

VAT/Tax refund: Numerous shops in Norway offer a VAT refund when leaving the country. Remember to ask the salesperson whether tax-free shopping applies to the shop in question.

Sweaters from Rauma Ullvarefabrikk.
Photo: Rauma Ullvarefabrikk

Christmas shopping in Oslo.
Photo: CH / Visitnorway.com

Gift shopping in Røros.
Photo: CH / Visitnorway.com

Shopping at Inderøy in Trøndelag.
Photo: Marius Rua / trondelag.com

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More than 4,000 shops all over Norway offer the opportunity for a VAT (Value Added Tax) refund, so that’s 4,000 more reasons to let the treasure hunt start.

Good to know before shopping in Norway

Currency: The Norwegian currency is NOK (Norwegian Krone). You will not be able to use other currency in Norwegian shops, however, you can use a credit or debit card pretty much everywhere.

Opening hours: In larger cities and towns, most retail shops are open Monday–Saturday 10–17 (opening hours may vary and you should always check them). Most shops are closed on Sundays, with the exception of certain grocery shops and souvenir shops.

VAT/Tax refund: Numerous shops in Norway offer a VAT refund when leaving the country. Remember to ask the salesperson whether tax-free shopping applies to the shop in question.