Gothenburg's best shopping

Gothenburg's best shopping

Gothenburg is famous for being a fantastic shopping destination with several different retail areas around town, all charming in their own way. The city offers everything from huge department stores to small stores with unique designs and flagship stores with exclusive ready-to-wear fashion. Wander around town and enjoy luxurious window shopping, visit charming independent shops or shop easily and efficiently in one of the major shopping centres. This guide leads you to everything from clothes and interiors shops to tempting delis in Gothenburg.

In this guide
  1. Shopping areas
    1. Haga – Charming in the oldest part of town
    2. Kungsgatan – Easily accessible in the city centre
    3. Magasinsgatan – Treasure trove at hot address
    4. Avenyn – Gothenburg's major shopping street
    5. Majorna – Hipstertastic and welcoming
  2. Department stores
    1. NK – Stylish shopping since the Seventies
    2. Arkaden – Historic shopping arcade
    3. Åhléns – Lifestyle, beauty and fashion under one roof
    4. Nordstan & Femman – 306 000 square metres of shopping
    5. Frölunda Torg – Find what you're looking for on the square
  3. Stores
    1. Fashion for women – Fashion forward
    2. Fashion for men – Classic and trendy
    3. Shoes – Well shod
    4. Children's stores – Everything for your little ones
    5. Interiors – Pimp your home

Shopping areas

Shopping areas in Gothenburg.

Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär Charlston i Haga
Website Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär Charlston i Haga

Charming in the oldest part of town

Cute independent shops - from carefully curated secondhand to modern interiors and Scandi fashion - dotted among old wooden houses and cobblestone streets. Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär, Bebop Antik , Rum 21 and Charlston are just a few of the names. If you're hungry or ready for a coffee break there are plenty of inviting cafés and restaurants along Haga Nygata, including the popular Sjöbaren and Café Husaren - famed for their gigantic cinnamon buns.

  • Haga Nygata 19, Linné Haga Nygata 10d, Linné
    Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär
    Haga Nygata 19, Linné
    Charlston i Haga
    Haga Nygata 10d, Linné
  • Website
    Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär
    031-711 97 11
    Charlston i Haga
    031-13 68 70
  • Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär Charlston i Haga
Tinna Jarl Sandin
Tinna
tinna.se
Jarl Sandin
jarlsandin.se
Tinna Jarl Sandin

Easily accessible in the city centre

A popular shopping street where you'll find several of the major chains. From fashion for children and adults to sports stores, opticians and shoe shops, but also smaller stores such as gift and interiors store Tinna and renowned jewellers Jarl Sandin. In the middle of Kungsgatan is Gothenburg cathedral, surrounded by a lovely park perfect for a pitstop on a park bench or picnic on the grass. If you're hungry Ma Cuisine and Sorellina - Friends, food & wine serve great lunches for anyone needing a pause from their shopping.

  • Kungsgatan 56 , Centrum Kungsgatan 67, Centrum
    Tinna
    Kungsgatan 56 , Centrum
    Jarl Sandin
    Kungsgatan 67, Centrum
  • Tinna
    tinna.se
    Jarl Sandin
    jarlsandin.se
    Tinna
    031-711 35 16
    Jarl Sandin
    031-10 59 00
  • Tinna Jarl Sandin
Da Matteo Magasinsgatan Acne Studios Norrgavel The Barn Miss Ragtime
Da Matteo Magasinsgatan
damatteo.se
Acne Studios
acnestudios.com/se/en/home
Norrgavel
norrgavel.se
The Barn
thebarn.se
Miss Ragtime
missragtime.se
Da Matteo Magasinsgatan
@damatteo
Acne Studios
@acnestudios
The Barn
@thebarn1934
Miss Ragtime
@missragtime
Da Matteo Magasinsgatan Acne Studios Norrgavel The Barn Miss Ragtime

Treasure trove at hot address

Magasinsgatan has become one of Gothenburg's absolute hottest destinations for both shopping and restaurants. You'll find barista-award-winning Da Matteo, which houses both a coffee bar and coffee roastery/sourdough bakery, flagship stores for hip Swedish fashion brands such as Acne Studio and Dr. Denim Gallery, as well as uber-cool interiors stores Artilleriet and Norrgavel. The street's lively restaurant scene includes some popular restaurants and you can enjoy some of the best burgers in the city at The Barn just one street away. Or hang out in the square and grab something to eat from one of the food trucks.

  • Magasinsgatan 17A, Centrum Magasinsgatan 19, Centrum Magasinsgatan 22, Centrum Kyrkogatan 11, Centrum Magasinsgatan 15, Centrum
    Da Matteo Magasinsgatan
    Magasinsgatan 17A, Centrum
    Acne Studios
    Magasinsgatan 19, Centrum
    Norrgavel
    Magasinsgatan 22, Centrum
    The Barn
    Kyrkogatan 11, Centrum
    Miss Ragtime
    Magasinsgatan 15, Centrum
  • Da Matteo Magasinsgatan
    damatteo.se
    Acne Studios
    acnestudios.com/se/en/home
    Norrgavel
    norrgavel.se
    The Barn
    thebarn.se
    Miss Ragtime
    missragtime.se
    Da Matteo Magasinsgatan
    031-380 33 10
    Acne Studios
    031-13 85 80
    Norrgavel
    031-13 05 22
    The Barn
    031-352 49 49
    Miss Ragtime
    031-774 02 32
  • Da Matteo Magasinsgatan Acne Studios Norrgavel The Barn Miss Ragtime
Göteborgs konstmuseum Ristorante Bellora
Göteborgs konstmuseum
goteborgskonstmuseum.se
Ristorante Bellora
hotelbellora.se
Göteborgs konstmuseum
@goteborgskonstmuseum
Ristorante Bellora
@hotelbellora
Göteborgs konstmuseum Ristorante Bellora

Gothenburg's major shopping street

Avenyn has long been regarded as something of a tourist trap by locals but recently the street has undergone a makeover thanks to facade renovations and new additions in the form of fashion stores, restaurants, hotels and lunch spots. Götaplatsen with its iconic sculpture of Poseidon at the top end of the street is one of the city's most famous landmarks. The street is also home to the Gothenburg Museum of Art and Gothenburg City Theatre with its Foajébaren. Restaurant-wise, options include the newly-renovated Brasserie LippRistorante Bellora with hotel and rooftop bar and Le Pain Français Bistro, to name just a few. Don't miss Avenyn's trendy parallel street Teatergatan, home to cool, intimate spots such as Poh-Keh and Jimmy & Joan's New York.

  • Götaplatsen, Centrum/Avenyn Kungsportsavenyn 6, Centrum/Avenyn
    Göteborgs konstmuseum
    Götaplatsen, Centrum/Avenyn
    Ristorante Bellora
    Kungsportsavenyn 6, Centrum/Avenyn
  • Göteborgs konstmuseum
    goteborgskonstmuseum.se
    Ristorante Bellora
    hotelbellora.se
    Göteborgs konstmuseum
    031-368 35 00
    Ristorante Bellora
    031-767 34 00
  • Göteborgs konstmuseum Ristorante Bellora
Gudagott Vinbaren Majorna
Gudagott
gudagott.eu
Vinbaren Majorna
enotecamaglia.se/bar
Gudagott
@gudagott
Vinbaren Majorna
@vinbarenimajorna
Gudagott Vinbaren Majorna

Hipstertastic and welcoming

Majorna is more than a part of town, for many it's an entire lifestyle; cultural life is alive and well here alongside lots of delightful shops and great restaurants. The area is large and stretches from Stigbergstorget, where the landmark Seafarer's Wife sculpture looks out over the entrance to the city harbour, to charming Mariaplan and Röda sten. The secondhand store Majornas Saker från Förr and deli Gudagott are just a stone's throw from the Italian neighbourhood restaurant Enoteca Maglia and it's adjacent sister bar, Vini e Liquori.

  • Repslagaregatan 7, Majorna/Masthugget Slottskogsgatan 42, Majorna Slottsskogsgatan 46, Majorna
    Bamba
    Repslagaregatan 7, Majorna/Masthugget
    Gudagott
    Slottskogsgatan 42, Majorna
    Vinbaren Majorna
    Slottsskogsgatan 46, Majorna
  • Gudagott
    gudagott.eu
    Vinbaren Majorna
    enotecamaglia.se/bar
    Gudagott
    031-16 49 50
    Vinbaren Majorna
    031-14 24 00
  • Gudagott Vinbaren Majorna

Department stores

Department stores in Gothenburg.

NK

Stylish shopping since the Seventies

This department store, sister store to the original Stockholm store, opened in Gothenburg in 1971. Be inspired by timeless design classics, Swedish and international premium quality brands and a large department for beauty and perfumes. The department's 50 departments include NK DesignersNk Herrtrend and Nk Damunderkläder. The department store's lower ground floor has services such as toilets and NK's customer service department, where you can buy gift certificates and join the mailing list for special offers.

Arkaden

Historic shopping arcade

Arkaden has been an important part of Gothenburg's retail scene since the 1800s. Naturally a lot has happened to the department since then, but the emphasis on an enjoyable shopping experience remains. There are around 25 stores spread over three floors, mainly focusing on fashion, design, beauty and interiors. Some of the stores housed in the light, airy department store are Zara, Bolia, Nilson Shoes and Tesla. When hunger sets in, Löfqvist å vi serves a great shopping lunch, with a glass of fizz if you fancy.

Åhléns City Åhléns Frölunda Torg Åhléns Kungsgatan Åhléns Partille
Åhléns City
ahlens.se
Åhléns Frölunda Torg
ahlens.se
Åhléns Kungsgatan
ahlens.se
Åhléns Partille
ahlens.se
Åhléns City Åhléns Frölunda Torg Åhléns Kungsgatan Åhléns Partille

Lifestyle, beauty and fashion under one roof

Sweden's leading department store for fashion, lifestyle and beauty shopping can be found at four different locations in Gothenburg. The largest is Åhléns City in Nordstan, followed by Åhléns Kungsgatan, Åhléns Frölunda Torg and Åhléns Partille. Since their opening in 1889 they've offered a complete concept for the whole family and their own fashion brands Wera and Å provide fashion-conscious clothes at great value prices. Muji in the interiors department sells Asian-influenced details for the home and wardrobe. The department store also includes haberdashery, shoes, beauty, music and entertainment departments.

  • Nordstadstorget 3, Centrum Frölunda Torg, Frölunda Kungsgatan 35, Centrum Nils Henrikssons väg 3, Partille
    Åhléns City
    Nordstadstorget 3, Centrum
    Åhléns Frölunda Torg
    Frölunda Torg, Frölunda
    Åhléns Kungsgatan
    Kungsgatan 35, Centrum
    Åhléns Partille
    Nils Henrikssons väg 3, Partille
  • Åhléns City
    ahlens.se
    Åhléns Frölunda Torg
    ahlens.se
    Åhléns Kungsgatan
    ahlens.se
    Åhléns Partille
    ahlens.se
    Åhléns City
    031-333 40 00
    Åhléns Frölunda Torg
    031-734 66 00
    Åhléns Kungsgatan
    031-339 34 80
    Åhléns Partille
    031-336 16 00
  • Åhléns City Åhléns Frölunda Torg Åhléns Kungsgatan Åhléns Partille
Nordstan Femman­huset
Nordstan
nordstan.se
Femman­huset
femman.com
Nordstan
@nordstan_gbg
Femman­huset
@femmangbg
Nordstan Femman­huset

306 000 square metres of shopping

With several thousand square metres of retail space and some 200 different stores, Nordstan is one of Sweden's largest shopping centres. Whatever the weather, you can shop here comfortably and find everything you need for all the family. The shopping centre has numerous entrances and you can easily get here by public transport. There's also a gigantic indoor car park next door, with direct access to the shopping centre. If you need to recharge your batteries there are plenty of restaurant, fast food and café options. 

  • Götgatan 10, Centrum Postgatan 26-32, Centrum
    Nordstan
    Götgatan 10, Centrum
    Femman­huset
    Postgatan 26-32, Centrum
  • Nordstan
    nordstan.se
    Femman­huset
    femman.com
    031-700 86 00
  • Nordstan Femman­huset

Frölunda Torg

Find what you're looking for on the square

Torget, "the square", as Gothenburgers call it, has undergone a major makeover in recent years, in terms of size, appearance and selection. The shopping centre was opened in 1966 by politician Olof Palme and since then its gone from some forty stores to 150. Browse among everything from fashion stores, sport and interiors to delis, bakeries and toy stores. There are also several restaurants and cafés. Frölunda Kulturhus next to the shopping centre includes an indoor swimming pool and library. If you're coming by car, there are two large car parks, along with a newly-built bus and tram hub.

Stores

Some of the best stores in Gothenburg.

Acne Studios Bitte Kai Rand Gudrun Sjödén Grandpa
Acne Studios
acnestudios.com/se/en/home
Bitte Kai Rand
bittekairand.com
Gudrun Sjödén
gudrunsjoden.com
Grandpa
grandpa.se
Acne Studios
@acnestudios
Grandpa
@grandpastore
Acne Studios Bitte Kai Rand Gudrun Sjödén Grandpa

Fashion forward

Gothenburg has masses to offer fashion-conscious women, but if you really want to find the hidden gems you'll need to look beyond the obvious shopping streets. Swedish fashion is well represented with Acne Studio, Gudrun Sjödén and the Gothenburg brand Dr. Denim Gallery. You can also find stores whose fingers are firmly on the pulse of international fashion, with both large and small collections direct from the catwalk. Mouche, Grandpa and Bitte Kai Rand are well worth a visit.

  • Magasinsgatan 19, Centrum Drottninggatan 37, Centrum Södra Larmgatan 18, Centrum Vallgatan 3, Centrum
    Acne Studios
    Magasinsgatan 19, Centrum
    Bitte Kai Rand
    Drottninggatan 37, Centrum
    Gudrun Sjödén
    Södra Larmgatan 18, Centrum
    Grandpa
    Vallgatan 3, Centrum
  • Acne Studios
    acnestudios.com/se/en/home
    Bitte Kai Rand
    bittekairand.com
    Gudrun Sjödén
    gudrunsjoden.com
    Grandpa
    grandpa.se
    Acne Studios
    031-13 85 80
    Bitte Kai Rand
    031-18 95 55
    Gudrun Sjödén
    031-13 99 30
    Grandpa
    031-711 70 08
  • Acne Studios Bitte Kai Rand Gudrun Sjödén Grandpa
Nudie Jeans Co. Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn Spiga 3 Göteborg Manufaktur
Nudie Jeans Co.
nudiejeans.com
Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn
holmensherr.se
Spiga 3
spiga3.com
Göteborg Manufaktur
goteborgmanufaktur.se
Nudie Jeans Co.
@nudiejeans
Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn
@holmensherrekipering
Spiga 3
@spiga3
Göteborg Manufaktur
@gbgmfgsveagatan
Nudie Jeans Co. Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn Spiga 3 Göteborg Manufaktur

Classic and trendy

Gothenburg is a treasure trove for style-conscious men. Whether you like well-tailored Italian suits or a more of a denim guy there are plenty of stores specialising in your look. Just like in all cities, it helps to know where to go and you'll often need to stray from the main shopping streets to find more specialised stores. Lidholm's Clothier offers premium quality clothes with a timeless feel, as well as a large range of accessories from famous brands. Many of the popular Swedish fashion brands have their own studios and flagship stores, including Nudie Jeans Co and Acne Studio. Denim specialists Göteborg Manufaktur draw in jeans nerds from far and wide. If you're looking for high-end suits, classic Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn and Italian Spiga 3 are well worth a visit.

  • Vallgatan 15, Centrum Kungsportsavenyn 35, Centrum/Avenyn Tredje Långgatan 3, Linné
    Nudie Jeans Co.
    Vallgatan 15, Centrum
    Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn
    Kungsportsavenyn 35, Centrum/Avenyn
    Göteborg Manufaktur
    Tredje Långgatan 3, Linné
  • Nudie Jeans Co.
    nudiejeans.com
    Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn
    holmensherr.se
    Spiga 3
    spiga3.com
    Göteborg Manufaktur
    goteborgmanufaktur.se
    Nudie Jeans Co.
    031-60 93 60
    Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn
    031-61 98 30
    Spiga 3
    070-873 32 10
  • Nudie Jeans Co. Holmens Herrekipering Avenyn Spiga 3 Göteborg Manufaktur
Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär Karltex Haga Nygata Karltex Vallgatan Lester Store NK Shoes & Accessories
Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär
hagatratoffelfabrik.se
Karltex Haga Nygata
karltex.se
Karltex Vallgatan
karltex.se
Lester Store
lester.se
NK Shoes & Accessories
nk.se/avdelningar/goteborg/nk-shoes--accessories
Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär Karltex Haga Nygata Karltex Vallgatan Lester Store NK Shoes & Accessories

Well shod

As we all know, shoes can make or break an outfit. Luckily, Gothenburg has a huge range of shoes to suit all possible occasions and looks. Looking for some elegant pumps to wear to work, a pair of comfy city shoes to tramp the streets in or some edgy trainers? You'll find what you're looking for in one of the city's shoe stores. We've selected the stores that stand out for their range and style, to make it easier for you to find the right shoes for your needs.

  • Haga Nygata 19, Linné Haga Nygata 27, Linné Vallgatan 42, Centrum Vallgatan 14, Centrum
    Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär
    Haga Nygata 19, Linné
    Karltex Haga Nygata
    Haga Nygata 27, Linné
    Karltex Vallgatan
    Vallgatan 42, Centrum
    Lester Store
    Vallgatan 14, Centrum
  • Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär
    hagatratoffelfabrik.se
    Karltex Haga Nygata
    karltex.se
    Karltex Vallgatan
    karltex.se
    Lester Store
    lester.se
    NK Shoes & Accessories
    nk.se/avdelningar/goteborg/nk-shoes--accessories
    Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär
    031-711 97 11
    Karltex Haga Nygata
    031-13 31 44
    Karltex Vallgatan
    031-711 85 11
    Lester Store
    031-701 47 01
    NK Shoes & Accessories
    031-710 12 30
  • Haga Trätoffelfabrik & Läderaffär Karltex Haga Nygata Karltex Vallgatan Lester Store NK Shoes & Accessories
Minishop Liten Karin Villervalla Filur Polarn O. Pyret
Minishop
minishop.nu/innehall.htm
Liten Karin
litenkarin.se
Villervalla
villervalla.se
Filur
filur.se
Polarn O. Pyret
polarnopyret.se
Minishop Liten Karin Villervalla Filur Polarn O. Pyret

Everything for your little ones

Are you looking for a present for a party, or does the dressing-up box need an update? There are several stores in Gothenburg catering to discerning kids and their parents. You'll find everything from non-toxic toys, robust outdoor gear and cuddly toys to educational games and special occasion clothes.

  • Vallgatan 21, Centrum Haga Nygata 22, Linné Mariagatan 8, Majorna Postg. 26-32, Centrum
    Minishop
    Vallgatan 21, Centrum
    Villervalla
    Haga Nygata 22, Linné
    Filur
    Mariagatan 8, Majorna
    Polarn O. Pyret
    Postg. 26-32, Centrum
  • Minishop
    minishop.nu/innehall.htm
    Liten Karin
    litenkarin.se
    Villervalla
    villervalla.se
    Filur
    filur.se
    Polarn O. Pyret
    polarnopyret.se
    Minishop
    031-711 81 07
    Liten Karin
    031-13 45 44
    Villervalla
    031-711 15 15
    Polarn O. Pyret
    031-80 24 10
  • Minishop Liten Karin Villervalla Filur Polarn O. Pyret
BoConcept – Shopping
BoConcept
BoConcept – Shopping
BoConcept
Fabriken Artilleriet Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör BoConcept Casa in Corso Göteborgs Blomster & Design Tibergs Möbler
Fabriken
fabrikengbg.se
Artilleriet
artilleriet.se
Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör
alvhem.com
BoConcept
boconcept.com
Casa in Corso
casaincorso.se
Tibergs Möbler
tibergsmobler.se
Fabriken
@fabriken
BoConcept
@boconcept_official
Casa in Corso
@casaincorso
Göteborgs Blomster & Design
@blomsterodesign
Tibergs Möbler
@tibergsmobler
Fabriken Artilleriet Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör BoConcept Casa in Corso Göteborgs Blomster & Design Tibergs Möbler

Pimp your home

Whether you're looking to give your home a complete makeover or just freshen it up with some new details, help and inspiration is always welcome. Fabriken, Artilleriet and Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör are a few of design-conscious Gothenburger's favourite stores. Many of the city's interiors shops aren't just great for stylish details and comfy cushions, they also offer complete solutions including planning, styling and design advice - BoConcept and Casa in Corso are two such stores.

  • Ekedalsgatan 16, Majorna Magasinsgatan 19, Centrum Olivedalsgatan 16, Linné Östra Hamngatan 35, Centrum Övre Husargatan 12, Linné Vegagatan 50, Linné Bangatan 19, Majorna
    Fabriken
    Ekedalsgatan 16, Majorna
    Artilleriet
    Magasinsgatan 19, Centrum
    Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör
    Olivedalsgatan 16, Linné
    BoConcept
    Östra Hamngatan 35, Centrum
    Casa in Corso
    Övre Husargatan 12, Linné
    Göteborgs Blomster & Design
    Vegagatan 50, Linné
    Tibergs Möbler
    Bangatan 19, Majorna
  • Fabriken
    fabrikengbg.se
    Artilleriet
    artilleriet.se
    Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör
    alvhem.com
    BoConcept
    boconcept.com
    Casa in Corso
    casaincorso.se
    Tibergs Möbler
    tibergsmobler.se
    Fabriken
    072-302 63 63
    Artilleriet
    031-711 76 21
    Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör
    031-761 22 50
    BoConcept
    031-711 90 50
    Casa in Corso
    031-711 81 81
    Göteborgs Blomster & Design
    031-381 41 11
    Tibergs Möbler
    031-12 24 00
  • Fabriken Artilleriet Alvhem Mäkleri & Interiör BoConcept Casa in Corso Göteborgs Blomster & Design Tibergs Möbler

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