Why people still shop at Ikea when there is an abundance of Hemtex shops is beyond me. My favorite…read morehome store chain after Pentek, this location is always having great specials on everything from pillow cases to bath towels. Speaking of bath towels, theirs' are my favorite- even more than my beloved Frette. They dry soft even on the god-awful racks I'm stuck using in Finland (vs my best friend, the clothes-dryer in the US). Impossible to walk in without buying something- and at their very, very reasonable (for Helsinki and beyond) prices mean a very light impact on your pocketbook. Unless you're me. Then you'll just buy everything and figure out where it all goes later. Nice, helpful staff, who are always patient with my less than stellar command of the Finnish language, and cute uniform tops to boot. This is a great place for a hostess gift or housewarming present!

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Design products are a great souvenir when you come to Finland for a visit. A perfect place for that…read moreis Brands Scandinavia. It is located in the main station. The small shop has a surprisingly good collection of products from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Browse through the shelves and you will definitely find a good gift for your family or friends. Brands Scandinavia is open daily. For more information check their website.

Many things for the kitchen, but not quite many enough. I expected to find accessories for espresso…read moremachines here, but they don't really carry anything in this category. Should have asked before going to not leave disappointed.