Stockmann

I remembered Stockmann as an old-​fashioned, classic and classy kind of department store (much like NK in Stockholm once was), where the staff wore name nameplates that showed if the spoke Swedish/​English too.
So to be honest I was quite shocked when I visited again a few months ago, I’m not sure if it was due to the renovating or not but the lack of signage was appalling, it was a labyrinth to find your way to different departments. It completely lacked that classic, classy ambiance I remembered (and no the staff didn’t wear those useful nameplates anymore), instead it felt dirty, worn and tired. And the range of products wasn’t very interesting and quite limited in places like the stationary department.
The only thing I really enjoyed at Stockmann was the interesting selection of unusual teas in the food department.

The flagship department store in Helsinki lacks both charm and style and it actually feels a bit sad as it at one time probably was fairly good but that time has long passed and everyone knows it and just accepts and does not try to do anything to stop the decline.
These days they still try to carry top quality brands for clothes and have a nice food hall but unfortunately it all feels a bit old and tired. The staff often feel disinterested and bot very eager to help.
While they do carry many a bit more expensive brands at least the men’s department feels more like place people aged 60+ would go to shop. The store is also most of the time crowded so does not make for a very pleasant shopping experience. I usually prefer going to one of the malls shopping instead (if I really have to shop when in Helsinki). The layout also does not really invite to shopping as it is a lot of stairs, and narrow passages. I can understand that they are in an old building but this does not have any of the nice old charm but rather just feels old and tired.

One of my favourite shopping malls in Helsinki. You can shop for most of the things you’re probably looking for. In terms of price, it’s should be one of the expensive shopping malls. I’m not a regular shopper, I usually shop for only what’s necessary when I don’t have the urge to visit other malls. Itis (biggest shopping mall) is recommended too, as well as Forum. Enjoy your shopping!

This is an amazing department store that you have to visit when you are in Helsinki. It is a nice place to hang out, even if you don’t have that much shopping to do.
Make sure to check out all the food offerings! You can get just about anything. Reindeer sandwich if you want it! Or surströmming (in a can), if that is what you prefer. :) Just don’t try to take surströmming on an airplane. (Please don’t open it next to me!)

Used to like this store but after coming back from the US, I have to take 1 star away. It can not be compared to those. However, it has everything you need even though you can definitely find cheaper offer in other normal supermarket :) Still fancy in its own way.

This is a Swedish owned firm that is doing very very well in Helsinki (and beyond) according to local Finns. We figured it would just be another US box store and planned to pass through it quickly on the way to the hotel.
Wow! We were in for a surprise. Fun, upbeat, classy, and whimsical. This store had style. They offered just about everything you could want here. Including a supermarket, bakeries, and café’s on the bottom level.
Like the other reviews indicate, if you’re looking to do a bit of shopping, head over to this location. The grocery store on the lower level was especially impressive.

Whatever you need is to be found here. They have everything and I really mean everything. They even have bigger sizes in the men’s department which my boyfriend appreciated a lot. Prices are not cheap but not overly expensive either depending what you are looking for. And they got free WiFi, always a plus!

Very nice large mall. They have everything you can possibly need and more. Visitor’s center on 7^th floor for 10 percent off pass. Takes one minute to get. Large selection of food on first and 8^th floor. Restaurants on 8^th. Hair salon on 7^th also. Very interesting mall.

I think I may have come during the wrong few days to this store. It was absolute sale-​time chaos. When I say chaos… I mean CHAOS! I was dodging crazy old women, people in head-​to-​toe yellow costumes, megaphone screaming and small crying children. It was a mad house! There was even a small dance team of young girls on one floor doing a full out cheerleader pyramid!!! Some of the sales tactics would have probably been more appropriate at like a bargain basement kinda place. Just look at my photo of all the yellow buckets and balloons! It would have been ok in like a Walmart… but this was supposed to be a fancy store, right?
Normally, this store is probably a hot spot if you live in the area to get whatever you need… so the Helsinkian’s should probably give it five stars easily. But, being a designer from the land where department stores originated… I have to say that it’s just ok. I was expecting a lot more out of the oldest department store in Helsinki! The store was confusingly laid out, the ceilings were low and cramped upstairs and the architecture had no grandeur to it. Lets just say it’s no comparison to some of the greats: NK, Harrod’s, Barney’s, Selfridges, Saks or Bloomingdales! However, for Helsinki… i’m sure it’s a great resource! I would give it another star just to be kind, but I got a megaphone scream to the face. You don’t forget or forgive that easily… LOL!

Great store with everything you’d want Felton groceries to electronics to clothes to laundry. The store can be a bit confusing with the layout and half floors but look for the directories. A go to place for almost anything you need while in Helsinki

Dieses Kaufhaus, welches ein riesiger Komplex ist, kann man mit dem KDW in Berlin vergleichen. Es ist alles edel. Es beginnt am Eingang mit einem grossen Luxus-​Feinkost Arenal, ebenso gross sind die Kosmetik Inseln namhafter bekannten Firmen. In den vielen oberen Stockwerken sind grosse Abteilungen fast aller namhafter Mode Designer wie Boss, Armani, Esprit usw. zu sehen. Die Auswahl ist riesig und die Preise sind dem entsprechend hoch angesiedelt. Aber mal bummeln und schauen was so «in» ist, ist auch schön.

This department store is struggling to find a new identity for itself in a changing world. It still is the Harrod’s of Helsinki, but with our shopping culture transitioning online and towards the hypermarkets in the suburbs, the old traditional department stores in the city centers are forced to change.
The service is great, and the location is perfect, but the old mantra of selling everything with a slight price premium is no longer up to date.
Stockmann is good for tourists, and offers a change to sell goods tax-​free for those from outside the EU.

If you’re in Helsinki and only have time to visit one shop, this is probably your best bet. Great selection of products from all the characteristically Finnish companies such as Marimekko, Artek, iittala, Moomin, Arabia, Fiskars and Kauniste, as well as other Nordic manufacturers such as Stelton, Georg Jensen and Eva Solo, plus Reisenthel from Germany. Very good housewares and textiles. Good section of sauna products (buckets, ladles, sprays, etc.) and phototherapy lights. Excellent men’s hats in wool and fur. I found the women’s clothing and accessories uninteresting except for Filippa K. Also a very good range of books/​stationery/​paper/​art products, including Staedler from Germany.
Very expensive but that’s to be expected: it’s Finland :)

Sometimes overpriced, but regurlarly OK. The grocery selection is one of the best in town.

Definitely worth a trip if you are in Helsinki. The store layout and offerings are similar to (but smaller than) Harrods of Knightbridge in London. Even though most of the items are pricey, you can still find quite a few bargains as well in a variety of departments. Not sure where to go? Ask the info desk — they were super friendly.
Something I like about this place are the food offerings, specifically, there is a coffee shop on the 6^th (or is it 7^th?) floor. They serve a dynamite (but pricey) mocha. The seating is plentiful and the environment is relaxing — bring a book!

The one and only department store in Helsinki. Good service but pricey items. Still love it.

When my friends and I were on a tour bus in Helsinki, the audio recording stated something along the lines of «If you can’t get it at Stockmann, you probably don’t need it.» I thought that was just some witty tour bus factoid, as I’m not really impressed by giant shopping centers as a rule. However, Stockmann truly was massive and had an impressive array of things to buy. I walked away with some great marimekko mugs and cats today I’ve been searching for in the US and can’t find anywhere! An odd combination, but it does reflect the random assortment of things you can buy here.

In diesem Kaufhaus muss man rein, wir werden jedes mal fündig obwohl wir nur schlendern möchten. Es findet sich immer etwas: für die Sauna, für den Gärten, für die Küche USW… Auch Ittala, Pentik, marimekko und andere finnische Designer sind vertreten sodass es unmöglich ist ohne irgendwas wieder rauszukommen. Viel Spaß beim «gucken»!

I love Stockmann– much like Harrods or Macy’s, but with an eclectic Finnish taste. There are so many things to look at, the grocery in the basement is awesome, I just like coming here and walking the store and looking at all the stuff!

C’est l’équivalent des galeries lafayettes finlandaises.
On y trouve de tout avec des horaires très larges puisque même ouvert le dimanche.
En décembre les vitrines sont animées de nombreuses décoration de Noël.
De la nourriture, à la décoration en passant par les vêtements on trouve forcément ce que l’on cherche.

Is there another dept store in Helsinki? Since I no longer recognize Sokos as an entity (long story…), methinks not. «If you can’t get it at Stockmann, you probably can’t buy it in Helsinki» is damn right. I’ve stopped even bothering with shops for most items. This place is a giant shit show if you have a stroller, though. What the hell is level –1A? I’ll tell you what it is. It’s the floor I always need to get to but end up spending half an hour finding the one freaking elevator that goes down there. It’s where the chocolates, medicines, and entrance to the outlet are. What??? Put those on the first floor and cheap obese ‘Mericans would be all over it. Good for you, Stockmann, for keeping it classy.
Fantastic children’s department and home department, excellent in-​house brands and the Crazy Days sales? Well color me red, white, and blue! I feel just about like I’m back in the states at a TJ Maxx or Century 21.
Seriously though: there’s a gym, a pharmacy, the biggest bookstore in the city, a salon, the biggest gourmet grocery store in town, an alcohol shop, and the biggest selection of anything in the entire country all under one (or 3) roofs. There is also an outlet. But that’s a different review. Also super child-​friendly: a children’s play area, nursing/​infant room, children’s toilets and restroom and changing room, microwave and baby food prep area. It’s fantastic. Go there. Don’t even bother with anyplace else. Especially Sokos. Just… no. No to Sokos.

Unambiguously Helsinki’s best large department store. Lovely food offerings.

Stockmann Helsinki ist das größte Warenhaus Finnlands. Hier gibt es einfach alles.
Ich war nur schnell drin um mir einige Lebensmittel für die Weiterreise zu kaufen. Zuächst fand ich nur Delikatesslebensmittel. Aber der Mitarbeiter an der Information erklärte mir, wo ich normale Lebensmittel finde. Im Keller und etwas versteckt.
Durch viele Säulen und Nischen ist der Supermarkt etwas unübersichtlich. Aber ich fand alles, was ich brauchte.
Fazit: Wer schnell in der Helsinkier Innenstadt normale Lebensmittel kaufen will wird hier fündig.

I have been to many European department stores and have to say that this one impressed me more than any of the others, even KaDeWe in Berlin and La Rinascente in Milan. What sets Stockmann apart from those glossy, something-​for-​everyone stores is the hands-​down best supermarket I have ever seen. It is on one of the basement levels of the store, is huge, has any kind of food one can think of, has wonderful-​looking charcuterie, smoked fish, bakery and other sections that Whole Foods in the US can only dream of. Plus it is very modern, sleek and well laid-​out.
Is the rest of the store nice? Of course it is. The men’s clothing and housewares departments are very impressive. But when people ask me about Stockmann, I will talk about the food market.