Shopping
Helsinki offers the best and widest range of shopping opportunities in Finland, including top fashion, large department stores, small boutiques, inexpensive flea markets, and everything in between.
The shops in the city centre are all located within easy walking distance of each other. The Design District in Punavuori is a must for visitors interested in fashion, design and decorating.
Opening hours
Department stores and shopping centres are open weekdays from 9am to 9pm and Saturdays 9am to 6pm. Smaller shops are usually open weekdays from 10am to 6pm and Saturdays 9am to 2pm. From May to August and in the weeks leading up to Christmas shops are also allowed to be open Sundays from 12noon to 9pm.