Karl Johans gate, Oslo’s main street, in summer

11 of the best · Oslo, Norway

Shopping in Oslo: Department Stores, Norwegian Design and Wool

Steen & Strøm and Glasmagasinet, Paleet on Karl Johan, Bogstadveien, David-Andersen’s jewellery, Norway Designs, Pur Norsk, Dale of Norway and Holzweiler.

Our 11 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

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

  1. Since 1797

    Steen & Strøm

    Sentrum·Department store

    Oslo’s department store, six floors of fashion and lifestyle, with a history back to 1797.

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  2. Since 1876

    David-Andersen

    Sentrum·Jeweller

    Oslo’s jeweller for five generations, founded by David Andersen in 1876, on Karl Johans gate.

    Karl Johans gate 20, 0159 OsloExplore View on map

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Department stores and shopping streets 5

Where to start.

  1. On the water

    Aker Brygge

    Aker Brygge·Shopping district

    More than 30 shops and as many bars and restaurants on the harbour.

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  2. Norway’s longest shopping street

    Bogstadveien

    Majorstuen·Shopping street

    More than 150 shops and as many cafés from Hegdehaugsveien to Majorstuen.

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  3. On Stortorvet

    Glasmagasinet

    Sentrum·Department store

    The department store on Stortorvet, long specialised in design for the home, with Illums Bolighus and Heimen Husfliden.

    Stortorvet 9, 0155 OsloExplore View on map

  4. On Karl Johan

    Paleet

    Sentrum·Shopping gallery

    A calm shopping gallery of 25 fashion and lifestyle shops, cafés and restaurants on Karl Johans gate.

    Karl Johans gate 37–43, 0162 OsloExplore View on map

  5. Since 1797

    Steen & Strøm

    Sentrum·Department store

    Oslo’s department store, six floors of fashion and lifestyle, with a history back to 1797.

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Norwegian design 5

Silver, wool and design.

  1. Since 1879

    Dale of Norway

    Sentrum·Knitwear

    Norwegian wool sweaters since 1879, at the concept store on Karl Johans gate.

    Karl Johans gate 45, 0162 OsloExplore View on map

  2. Since 1876

    David-Andersen

    Sentrum·Jeweller

    Oslo’s jeweller for five generations, founded by David Andersen in 1876, on Karl Johans gate.

    Karl Johans gate 20, 0159 OsloExplore View on map

  3. Founded in Oslo, 2012

    Holzweiler

    Frogner·Fashion

    The Oslo fashion house of the Holzweiler siblings, best known for outerwear and knitwear, on Hegdehaugsveien.

    Hegdehaugsveien 35, 0352 OsloExplore View on map

  4. Since 1957

    Norway Designs

    Sentrum·Design store

    Norwegian design and craft since 1957: art glass, ceramics, silver and textiles.

    Lille Grensen 7, 0159 OsloExplore View on map

  5. Purely Norwegian

    Pur Norsk

    Frogner·Design store

    A shop of Norwegian design only: furniture, objects and things for children.

    Industrigata 36, 0357 OsloExplore View on map

Wine and spirits 1

Vinmonopolet.

  1. The state wine shops

    Vinmonopolet

    Oslo·Wine shops

    The state’s wine and spirits shops: the only shops in Norway that sell wine and spirits.

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