As I said previously, bookstores are everywhere in Norway. I am a huge fan of Norwegian crime…read morefiction so I always run to the English section to see if they have any books that aren't available yet in the US and I was in luck! The Bat by Jo Nesbo (with a British translator) was for sale! This book isn't going to be available in the US for another year. This store had a great selection of English titles. I also browsed some Norwegian titles and have a list of books that I am not so patiently waiting to get once they become available in English!

Fantastic jewelry store in the heart of downtown Stavanger. I passed by several times and was…read morealways enchanted by the heart pendant display in the window. On our final day, we went in and inquired as the pendants were very unique - actual physical hearts as a pendant and not the normal variety. The employee who helped us was so good. She explained everything about the unique design and Bjork the designer. Helped me try it on, showed us other products and when she rang us up (of course it was purchased) she even told us about the tax program and how to fill out the paper. We'd been in dozens of stores during our trip and she was the only person to tell us about this. Very lovely store - so many unique items. The price was very reasonable. Before going in I had feared it would be too expensive but it really was in our range and not overly pricey for the quality and how interesting the pendant is. I recommend stopping in and picking up a unique piece of Norwegian jewelry if you're visiting!

Whenever we go to Norway, Clas Ohlson is one of the stores we look to shop at. It is not a…read moredepartment store. It is more of a Electronics/Hardware/Home store. In other words, they carry just about everything you need for your house. About the only things they do not sell are clothing and groceries. Unless, I've missed seeing them which is possible. The store is huge, and it is divided into separate sections. Pretty well organized and stocked. The young lady who assisted us was terrific. This Clas Ohlson store in Stavanger, Norway was wonderful. Got what we needed at a fair price.