The legendary Stockmann, whose story began in the 20th century, first announced itself on such a scale in 1926, when a huge shopping center opened in the heart of the most beautiful northern capital of Finland. Since that time, this seven-story building, located on the territory of the whole block and including two floors underground, is considered the most popular, favorite and diversified in terms of shopping.

In addition to what this brand offers, it seems, is all that the buyer needs - from cotton buds to pineapple and down jacket, Stockmann is also famous for its sales. Twice a year, the so-called "Crazy Days" come in the walls of this shopping center, when prices for five days on individual goods are astonishingly low.

So, what is ready to hit the Stockmann hustlers? Let's start with the basement floors. At -2 there is a large wine and vodka department, in which, incidentally, it is possible to issue tax fries, which, given the prices in Suomi for alcohol, is very convenient. Eat with spicy "Egermeister", crystal Finnish vodka and a good beer, take a look in the local grocery store and follow on - to the -1 floor. Here, buyers are waiting for the departments of household appliances, electronics, garden tools and the famous Apple Apple Store.

The first ground floor is the flagship, here the most fashionable "corners", perfume boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The second floor of the huge "Stockmann" is given to men - here there reigns the style of brutal northern handsome men. Clothing, footwear, accessories - all that is necessary for this "men" in the new season, to look stunning. Beautiful ladies were taken to the third floor, and men with weak nerves should not come here. Skirts, laces, guipure, real leather, silk and organic cotton - this is what the Ball on this floor of Stockmann operates.

On the fourth floor sent not placed on the third underwear and accessories. The kitchen utensils and the finest textiles of Finnish design are next to them The fifth floor is the patrimony of furniture, goods for animals, bed linen, carpets and lamps. On the sixth you can find dairy products for toddlers and teenagers, as well as a sports department and bags with suitcases. On the seventh - all kinds of useful services: currency exchange, jewelry and information

Address: Aleksanterinkatu, 52. Working hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am-9:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sun 12:00 -18: 00.

Parking here is not cheap - from 6, 5 EUR, although in the city center cheaper than 4 EUR can not be found.