I would like to say this before I gush and send you to Polarn in a frenzy to buy up all sorts of…read moreadorable things for your special snowflake: This place is not cheap. It's not even what I'd call reasonable. It's barely affordable when there is a sale. There. Now you know. Because I love my child so much that I can justify buying something he will fit in for approximately 2.5 weeks before I dump it in an UFF receptacle, throwing money at this ridiculously expensive monster of a shop makes perfect sense. Right? Wrong. However, the clothes are very well-made (for those 2.5 weeks they won't fade, tear, or shrink), very cute (for those 2.5 weeks your kid will look like a freaking supermodel), and will make your heart melt (for those 2.5 weeks, until you have to return to buy more clothes to fit his ever-expanding ass). Despite being a vicious cycle of spending money, I completely endorse shopping here. Especially if you have a child and not an infant. I think that for toddlers and older children who aren't doubling in size by the day this is a great place and well worth the money for children who are actually capable of crawling, walking, making eye contact...you see where I'm going with this. Great selection of outdoor clothes, shoes, slippers, and everyday wear. Some very cute blankets and a small but high quality assortment of toys round out the experience. I am eagerly anticipating shopping here more when my little ball of sunshine is older. Until then, I just cover my eyes when walking by.

Absolutely perfect customer service! Super friendly and helpful. I picked up a very small souvenir,…read moreand they wrapped it so well!

I love nothing more than a busy, bustling city centre in any part of the world but now that I'm…read moreshoving a stroller the size of my very own private island (see: Bugaboo Buffalo...that name is no coincidence), I really don't have the patience for the crowds when I'm on a mission and there is a sale. (there is a sale, at this very minute, as I write this and wait for the shops to open). Located in Kamppi Centre it's a good distance from the tourists who fill the Kluuvi store. You can shop here in relative peace, with all things Marimekko packing a punch in a smaller shop than the flagship shop downtown. Major pro for me: children's collections available in the shop. A bit noisier so when my opinionated 7 month old has something to say, the insulation drowns the annoying sounds out. Polite but indifferent staff - downtown they're selling to tourists with lots of money to spend. Here they realize you're probably a regular ol' Helsinki-ite and none of us are rich so there's no reason for hard sales :) All around a well stocked, family-friendly one stop shop for basic needs (aka: clothes for me and the kidlet, bags, fabrics, and limited but nice home collections). I am a huge fan. We spend a lot of time here. I'd say more but like I said: They are having a sale! Gotta run!