Shopping

In Stockhom city, department stores remain open until 7.00 p.m. or longer Monday - Saturday. Some are also open on Sundays between 12 noon and 4.00 p.m. Shops generally close early the day before a public holiday.

Tax-free shopping In Sweden, value-added tax (VAT) is always included in the purchase price. If you reside outside the European Union (EU), you are entitled to a tax refund on your purchases. In Sweden, as in most European countries, Value Added Tax is included in the sales price on the tag.



Tax Free Shopping by Global Refund is a simple system that puts cash in your hand when you leave the EU. You get refunds of up to 15-18% on your purchases. The minimum purchase is SEK 200.

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Shopping Areas

The biggest shopping areas stretch from Hötorget to Gamla Stan, via Drottninggatan, and from Hamngatan, Kungsgatan, and Biblioteksgatan down to Stureplan. Normal business hours are 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. Monday-Friday and around 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Many stores are also open on Sundays. If you want to buy a lot and are short on time, go to the big department stores, Gallerian or Sturegallerian. They stay open 7 days a week, with longer hours during the week than on weekends. http://www.stockholmtown.com