Turku

8raita

8raita sells all kinds of records ranging from second-hand CDs and LPs to music DVDs and other products. It also has a good online-store and staff that can give you great recommendations.

Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00, Sat 10:00–17:00

Baobab Kids and lifestyle

Baobab Kids & lifestyle is a shop aimed for families with children. Their products range from kids clothing from 56cm up to 128cm, a selection of pregnancy clothing, nostalgic wooden toys, retro bags and backpacks, as well as some lovely gifts.

Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat 10:00–15:00

Boutique Minne

A small boutique and sewing workshop selling and making women's vintage clothing. Minne's range includes lovely vintage dresses and new production of bridal and formal wear for women. You'll also find new and old accessories, jewellery, local arts and crafts, and unique design.

Wed–Fri 11:00–17:30

Casagrande

A toy store with a comprehensive selection, selling everything from traditional toys to puzzles, craft tools and fun children's costumes. Founded in 1912 by the Italian-born Antonio Casagrande, the family business is today one of the oldest toy stores in the country.

Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–16:00

Forex Bank

The most convenient place to change currencies in most situations, unless you can use ATMs. However, rates can be bad even for big currencies.

Mon–Fri 10:00–17:30 Sat 09:30–17:00 Sun closed

Forum

Smaller than Hansa, with less mainstream shops. Local design and even second hand.

Hansa

More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre with a number of specialist shops, including some nice Finnish design brands, and the department store Stockmann. A number of cafés and restaurants.

Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00, Sat 07:30–19:30, Sun 10:00–19:00

Idea Estradi

Idea Estradi sells only Finnish handmade products: interior decoration, business gift, souvenirs, jewellery, bags, candles, ceramics and glass products, paintings, soft toys, textiles, towels, cards, and everything else you can think of to need from a handicrafts shop.

Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat 11:00–14:00

Iki-Pop

This personal tiny record store, opposite the Main City Library, sells second-hand CDs and LPs, but the main focus is on vinyl. This is a real haven for those who like to dig through loads of old goodies and find the one you've been looking everywhere.

Joutomaa

Joutomaa (literally meaning Wasteland) is a small and funny gift shop, which is full of lovely hand-made treasures for yourself or for a friend. Most of the design products are made by the owner Reetta Isotupa-Siltanen, who is specially famous for her cards and prints, which combine old gloss photos that she has found and prints made by herself. She also has a great online store.

Tue–Fri 11:00–17:00

KOP-Kolmio

KOP-Kolmio is a smaller shopping centre. It offers mostly fashion stores and a few cosy cafés. Also the Föli customer service, combined with Turku social services etc. The building is mostly home to companies, on the upper floors of the building, including the local branch of Yleisradio (YLE), Finland's national broadcast company.

Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 12:00–16:00

Market Square

Kauppatori

The centre point of Turku's commercial centre is, without a doubt, the market square, with its market and surrounding shopping centres, department stores and independent shops. The market square itself has been a popular shopping and meeting place and an authentic tourist attraction – locals dominate and many do some of their grocery shopping here. Have a coffee and watch the scene, or buy groceries from the stalls of many local producers (those with just a bench sell their own, those selling from trailers are mostly selling produce of others, although e.g. a few fish stands buy from local fishermen or sell own catch). If you are on a budget, check the units, as no per kg prices are required. In 2018–2022, a parking cave was being built under the square, but most of the market activity has returned.

Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00, Sat 07:00–15:00; best in summer before 14:00, when most farmers leave

Mylly

A hundred shops, cafés and restaurants. Free play area and childcare points. Consistent opening hours across all stores (except Alko and office services). Plenty of parking. Large stores spread around in the vicinity.

Mon–Fri 10:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–18:00, Sun 12:00–18:00

Niinmun Design

Women's clothing and accessories, timeless design inspired by the archipelago. The clothes are mostly sewn in Finland, most fabrics woven in Europe.

Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Sat 10:00–16:00 Sun 12:00–16:00

Punainen Norsu

Punainen Norsu (Red Elephant) is a children's clothing line originating from Turku. All the colourful and graphic clothes are made mostly from recycled materials.

Mon–Fri 11:00–18:00, Sat 11:00–15:00

Skanssi

Ninety special stores, a hypermarket, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants, an indoor playground, dog sitting service and underground parking.

Mon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sat 08:00–18:00, Sun 12:00–18:00

Stockmann

Regarded a bit upmarket, Stockmann has products from top fashion to electronics, including Finnish design brands like Arabia, Iittala, Marimekko and Aarikka. There is also a visitor centre which provides advice and help on tax-free purchases and buying tickets to events and venues. Across the pedestrian street is the bookshop Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, formerly part of Stockmann like the excellent supermarket in the basement. There is also a café with great lunch.

Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–19:00, Sun 11:00–18:00

Sylvi Salonen

This boutique is in an old stall building of the 1880s in central Turku. It was founded in 1928 by Sylvi Salonen, who started selling her own embroidery designs. Nowadays Sylvi Salonen still offers a wide selection of embroidery and handwork accessories but also high quality gifts and trendy home décor items, Finnish handicrafts, Home décor and Scandinavian design. Also a versatile range of tableware accessories, candles and lanterns.

Televisio Lifestyle Store

Near the east end of the Aura Bridge, in a secluded courtyard, you'll find a personal boutique offering a wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, hats, jewellery, accessories and little bit of art as well. Everything in store is from young Finnish and Nordic designers.

Tue-Fri 11:00–19:00, Sat 11:00–16:00

Turku Market Hall

Kauppahalli

Completed in 1896, the Turku Market Hall brings a delightful atmosphere reminiscent of times gone by. The old and new meet in the corridors. The market hall, which extends across an entire block, was designed by architect Gustaf Nyström. There are traditional meat and fish counters, delicatessen and speciality shops, bread and cheese shops as well as restaurants and cafés. Stop by the fish shop S. Wallin, try some reindeer meat from Poronlihan erikoisliike Heinonen or buy some cheese at Juustopuoti. Have a coffee and cake in Aschan Blue Train café or shop for souvenirs at the nostalgic Wanha Turku Kauppa (Old Turku Store). There is also a great lunch court at the market hall, where you can choose to eat either ethnic or domestic food.

Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat 08:00–16:00

VintagEija`s

VintagEija's sells gift, vintage wear and accessories, specializing in American style vintage. There is a rockabilly and burlesque atmosphere in this small boutique, with clothing from 1940s, 50s and 60s. In addition they sell new garment which have been made in the style of vintage for both men and women.

Tue–Fri 12:00–18:00, Sat 11:00–14:00

Wiklund

Wiklund offers women's and men's fashion, beauty, home and children, outdoor activities and exercise, as well as entertainment. Department store services are complemented by the Café Wiklund, a hair salon, Alko, pharmacy, cobbler and Eurokangas fabric store.

Mon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–20:00, Sun 11:00-18:00