Everyone visiting any part of the world must shop something to remember their visit. So, shopping is must for all. But when it comes to Finland shopping, you'll have to make your purse full of money for buy out some of the popular things such as Finnish handicrafts, jewelry, handwoven ryijy rugs, furniture, glassware, porcelain, ceramics, furs and textiles. They are amongst the many Finnish specialties. Excellent supermarkets and self-service shops can be found all over the country. Helsinki railway station has the first underground shopping center in the country, where the shops are open 0800-2200 (Sun and public holidays 1200-2200).

At the Katajanokka boat harbor, there is a shop selling glass, china, wooden articles and textiles. Duty free: Anyone permanently resident outside the EU can claim back purchase tax at the time of departure. Repayment can be made (on presentation of a special cheque provided by the retailer) at the following gateways: Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Mariehamn, Vaasa and Rovaniemi airports; onboard ferries and ships operated by Polferries, Silja Line, Vaasaferries and Viking Line; and at the main checkpoints on the land borders with Sweden, Norway and the Russian Federation.

The most common methods of payment in Finland are cash, credit cards, and debit cards, while cheques are no longer common. When paying by credit card for relatively expensive products, consumers may have to show identity card.

Have you ever gone for shopping in Finland ? Go and you'll be witched at things available in the Finnish market. Your money and time run short once you have gone for Finland shopping