Top Rated Shopping in Copenhagen

Surrounded by Copenhagen's thickest concentration of über-trendy designer fashion stores, this tea shop stands as if untouched by nearly 170 years of history. The interior has been kept largely unchanged since the shop's opening in 1834, and, indeed, the quality, wide selection and intimate atmosphere do not call for a change. This is where the finest kinds of teas in all of Denmark can be bought. A C Perch imports rare teas from the very best plantations around the world, and here the making of tea is a supreme art form. Apart from the magnificent selection of teas, you can also buy teapots in all sizes, as well as cakes and marmalade to suit your afternoon teatime. The service is remarkably friendly; do not hesitate to ask what tea would be most appropriate for any specific occasion, and allow yourself to be educated on how exactly to make it so that it is just right.

Magasin du Nord is probably the best-known department store in the whole of Denmark. It has a long tradition and occupies an enormous building at Kongens Nytorv. The building was recently restored and is now as splendid as ever. Shoppers will find almost everything they could desire including a huge choice of menswear and women's wear spread out over three floors. The prices vary, though the best deals are to be had during the January and late summer sales.

Buses, trams, cars and bicycles were banned in 1964 to make way for the thousands of shoppers who walk down this open air market. From street to high-end fashion like Gucci and Birger Christensen, you will find everything along the stretch of this popular shopping area. For the hungry bellies, this neighborhood has got you covered with numerous restaurants to simple burger joints and pubs. Some come here to shop, others just to see and be seen. Walking down Strøget is always an experience. Denmark's national poet, Klaus Rifbjerg, summed it up in a song titled "Imagine Walking Down Strøget Dressed In Your Light Blue Pyjamas".

Illum is a large shopping center on Copenhagen's most popular shopping street, Strøget. ILLUM contains 120 stores, distributed over six floors. Here you will find almost anything you can think of. ILLUM is built around an inner yard containing specialty stores. After shopping, enjoy a drink or a meal at the restaurant on the top floor. From there, you will be looking over the rooftops of the beautiful center of Copenhagen. Parking is available in the basement, but most end up walking into ILLUM while they're strolling along Strøget.

Torghandel is one of Malmo's oldest markets located in the quaint neighborhood of Mollan. The market opens at 7a each day of the week with the sounds of farmers and fishermen shouting out their own slogans in a bid to lure the locals and tourists towards their store. The market is even today one of the most popular ways to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and flowers in Malmo, without burning a hole in your pocket.

Why not contribute to a good cause while you shop? Uma Bazaar has a superb collection of fair-trade goods sourced from developing nations around the world. Shop a range of organic and sustainable apparel, footwear, accessories and baby products. Equal importance is given to design and latest trends so you don't have to compromise on the fashion factor. A great way to ensure that you're indulgence helps someone.