Design products are a great souvenir when you come to Finland for a visit. A perfect place for that…read moreis Brands Scandinavia. It is located in the main station. The small shop has a surprisingly good collection of products from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Browse through the shelves and you will definitely find a good gift for your family or friends. Brands Scandinavia is open daily. For more information check their website.

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While in Helsinki I needed some light yarn for Mom's needlepoint work…read more I stopped by Snurre and they do indeed have a huge selection of knitting, crocheting and for whatever you are planning to create. However, they did not have what I was looking for our project. I had to go to an arts and crafts store in Kaisaniemi (just a mile away). But definitely this store is worth the trip. Staff was friendly and the store is located, actually in walking distance from the bus station or the main train station. Also, it's easy to find. But before you go, check if they have plenty of steps and if the store is a wheelchair accessible. Surly you can also order online. I'm not sure about the prices.

First stop as soon as I got to Helsinki! The ladies were very helpful and very knowledgeable. The…read morestore is amazingly well stocked with different yarns, books and everything else you'll ever want to start your knitting and crocheting journey.