The skylit atrium inside Stockmann’s flagship department store

18 of the best · Helsinki, Finland

Shopping in Helsinki: Finnish Design, Stockmann and the Market Halls

Stockmann, Marimekko, Artek, Iittala and Kalevala, the Design District and three market halls.

Our 18 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Helsinki.

  1. The flagship on Aleksanterinkatu

    Stockmann

    Kluuvi·Department store

    The flagship department store on Aleksanterinkatu.

    Aleksanterinkatu 52, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  2. Founded 1935

    Artek Helsinki

    Kluuvi·Furniture and design

    Artek’s store on Keskuskatu, for Aalto furniture, lighting and textiles.

    Keskuskatu 1B, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  3. On the South Harbour

    Old Market Hall

    South Harbour·Market hall

    The 19th-century market hall beside the Market Square.

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The full list: Shopping, A–Z

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Neighbourhood

Department stores & centres 6

Under one roof.

  1. On Mannerheimintie

    Forum

    Kamppi·Shopping centre

    A shopping centre on Mannerheimintie.

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  2. Next to Hotel Kämp

    Kämp Galleria

    Kaartinkaupunki·Shopping arcade

    The shopping arcade beside Hotel Kämp on the Esplanadi.

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  3. Above the bus station

    Kamppi Helsinki

    Kamppi·Shopping centre

    The shopping centre above the long-distance bus station and metro.

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  4. At Pasila station

    Mall of Tripla

    Pasila·Shopping centre

    A large shopping centre at Pasila station, north of the centre.

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  5. Under the Kalasatama towers

    REDI

    Kalasatama·Shopping centre

    A shopping centre under the new towers of Kalasatama.

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  6. The flagship on Aleksanterinkatu

    Stockmann

    Kluuvi·Department store

    The flagship department store on Aleksanterinkatu.

    Aleksanterinkatu 52, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

Finnish design 9

Flagships and makers.

  1. On the Esplanadi

    Aarikka

    Kaartinkaupunki·Finnish design

    Aarikka’s shop on Pohjoisesplanadi.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 27, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  2. In the Aalto building

    Academic Bookstore

    Kluuvi·Bookshop

    The big bookshop in the Aalto building on Keskuskatu.

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  3. Founded 1935

    Artek Helsinki

    Kluuvi·Furniture and design

    Artek’s store on Keskuskatu, for Aalto furniture, lighting and textiles.

    Keskuskatu 1B, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  4. Flagship store

    Iittala & Arabia Esplanadi

    Kaartinkaupunki·Glass and ceramics

    The flagship store for Iittala glass and Arabia ceramics.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 23, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  5. In Lasipalatsi

    Johanna Gullichsen

    Kamppi·Textiles

    Woven textiles in Lasipalatsi.

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  6. Finnish jewellery

    Kalevala flagship store

    Kluuvi·Jewellery

    The flagship store of the Finnish jewellery house Kalevala.

    Keskuskatu 1, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  7. Linen and wool

    Lapuan Kankurit Store & Studio

    Kruununhaka·Textiles

    Linen and wool textiles, off Senate Square.

    Katariinankatu 2, 00170 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  8. Prints and fashion

    Marimekko (Esplanadi)

    Kaartinkaupunki·Finnish design

    Marimekko’s shop on Pohjoisesplanadi.

    Pohjoisesplanadi 33, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map

  9. At the head of the Esplanadi

    Moomin Shop Esplanadi

    Kaartinkaupunki·Gifts

    Moomin gifts at the theatre end of the Esplanadi.

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Market halls 3

Food and gifts.

  1. On Hakaniemi square

    Hakaniemi Market Hall

    Kallio·Market hall

    The market hall on Hakaniemi square.

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  2. By the flea market square

    Hietalahti Market Hall

    Punavuori·Market hall

    The market hall at Hietalahti, near the Design District.

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  3. On the South Harbour

    Old Market Hall

    South Harbour·Market hall

    The 19th-century market hall beside the Market Square.

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