Shopping in Denmark is fun and exciting. The experience is pretty different compared to other European countries. There are number of shopping malls, departmental stores, etc from where you can shop different goods. Given below is a brief overview regarding shopping in and around the country.
Shopping in Denmark and Copenhagen
The capital city of Copenhagen has a number of shopping malls, departmental stores, and street shops etc where you can drop in to buy goods. The names of two famous departmental stores in Copenhagen are given below:
- Det Ny Illum
- Magasin du Nord
The departmental stores house everything right from apparels, household goods, foot wares, groceries etc. There are separate sections for kids and for fresh vegetables, from where you can buy goods. If you are hungry, you can grab a bite from the food courts that are there in the stores.
Shopping Malls in Copenhagen
There are two famous shopping malls in the capital city, apart from different other small shopping malls in and around the suburbs. One is Fisketorvet and the other is Frederiksberg Centret Shopping Mall. Both the malls are located at a convenient location and there are multiplexes, theatre halls, restaurants etc, where you can hangout and enjoy with your friends and families.
Designer shops in Copenhagen
There are a number of shops in the country, but if you want to do some designer shopping in Denmark, then you can visit Stroget and Kobmagergade, which is the longest and most famous shopping street in the city. You can get stuffs from different international labels like Prada, Boss, Louis Vuitton, Chanel etc.
On the other hand if you want stuffs at lower prices, then you can drop in at stores like H&M. On the other hand Amagertorv, Kobmagergade houses small shops, which sell goods at lower prices and bargaining is also possible, which you will not be able to do in branded shops.
Flea Markets and shopping in Denmark
Shopping in Denmark is unthinkable without dropping in at flea markets that are there in the capital city and different other towns and cities, in the country. A stroll in the flea market is a good experience, especially during weekends. There are number of shops that sell different items right from magazines, clothes, junk jewelry, artifacts, handicrafts etc. You can pick up some souvenirs from these flea markets and also enjoy various local home made cuisines.
Peder Hvitfeldt Street on the other hand is another place for shopping in Denmark. It is a busy neighborhood where you will find different kinds of regional stuffs and local items. You will also find some great Danish food, which are cheap and delicious.
Shopping in Denmark and mode of payment
While shopping in Denmark, you can pay either with cards or with cash. All major credit cards are accepted and there are ATM in all major cities and small suburb towns in and around the country. But the small shops and shops in the flea market do not accept plastic money, so it is better if you carry some cash with you.