Kristiansand
Shopping
Fashion, souvenirs, Norwegian design — and exclusive discounts just for cruise passengers.
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Markens Gate
Sandens
Sørlandssenteret
Norwegian
Tax-Free
Markens gate & Kvadraturen
Pedestrian street & city centre — 1.1 km · 16 min walk
Fashion & Clothing Beauty & Health Sport & Outdoor Home, Gifts & Books
Vero Moda
Scandinavian women’s fashion — dresses, knits and everyday essentials.
1.5 km · 20 min walk · Markens gate 30
Mon–Wed & Fri 9–18 · Thu 9–19 · Sat 9–17
Lillemarkens Shopping
Small shopping arcade with a rooftop terrace view — Joker grocery inside (open Sundays).
1.3 km · 18 min walk · Markens gate 25B
Mon–Fri 9–18 · Sat 10–17
Holzweiler
Premium Norwegian brand famous for knitwear and outerwear — a uniquely Norwegian piece to take home.
750m · Markens gate
Carlings
Denim and streetwear specialist — great for branded jeans and casual fashion.
750m · Markens gate
Gina Tricot
Affordable Scandinavian women's fashion — basics, knitwear and seasonal trends.
750m · Markens gate
Only
Trendy women's fashion at great prices — jeans, tops and outerwear.
750m · Markens gate
Dressmann
Scandinavian men's fashion staple — shirts, suits and casual wear at fair prices.
1.3 km · 19 min walk · Markens gate 23
Mon–Fri 9–18 · Sat 10–17
Lindex
Swedish fashion chain with women's clothing, lingerie and children's wear.
1.4 km · 20 min walk · Markens gate 34
Mon–Wed & Fri 9–18 · Thu 9–19 · Sat 10–17
Jack & Jones
Denim and casual men's fashion — popular for jeans and streetwear.
750m · Markens gate
Cubus
Affordable everyday fashion for the whole family — basics and seasonal collections.
1.3 km · 18 min walk · Gyldenløves gate 4
Mon–Fri 9–18 · Sat 10–17
Kicks
Scandinavia's premium beauty chain — skincare, perfume, make-up. Great for tax-free beauty shopping.
700m · Markens gate
Blivakker
Online beauty powerhouse with a physical store — excellent range of skincare and international brands.
700m · Markens gate
Normal
Discounted cosmetics, home products and snacks — great value for everyday brands.
1.3 km · 19 min walk · Markens gate 30
Mon–Wed & Fri 9–18 · Thu 9–19 · Sat 9–17
Apotek 1
Norwegian pharmacy — sunscreen, travel essentials and over-the-counter medicine.
650m · Markens gate / Torvet
Løplabbet
Specialist running store with expert gait analysis — best running shoes and sportswear in the city.
700m · Markens gate
Naturkompaniet
Norway's top outdoor gear chain — hiking boots, rain gear and expedition equipment from Scandinavian brands.
700m · Markens gate
Grønberg Sport
Local independent sports store with great outdoor and winter sports equipment.
700m · Markens gate
Kitch'n
Premium kitchen and cooking store — beautiful Scandinavian kitchen design and great gift ideas.
700m · Markens gate
Designkollektivet
Curated Scandinavian design and gifts — unique design pieces to bring home.
700m · Markens gate
Norli Bokhandel
Norway's popular bookstore chain — English books, local titles and travel guides.
700m · Markens gate
Power
Electronics superstore.
1.6 km · 23 min walk · Tordenskjolds gate 26
Mon–Fri 10–18 · Sat 10–17
Sandens Shopping Centre
Central city mall, Tollbodgata 16 — 1.2 km · 16 min walk · Mon–Fri 9–20, Sat 10–18
Three floors with fashion, beauty, food and electronics — the most convenient mall for cruise passengers.
Below are some of the most interesting stores for cruise visitors — not the full list. See the complete directory link at the bottom for everything else.
Zara
International fashion for men and women.
1.1 km · 16 min walk · Markens gate 12 entrance
Mon–Fri 10–19 · Sat 10–18
H&M
Two-floor flagship with fashion for all ages including H&M Home.
1.2 km · 17 min walk · Sandens, Tollbodgata 14
Mon–Fri 9–20 · Sat 10–18
Bik Bok
Young women's fashion — trendy and very popular in Scandinavia.
1.2 km · 17 min walk · Sandens
Mon–Fri 9–20 · Sat 10–18
FreeQuent
Danish women's fashion — elegant, easy-to-wear pieces in quality fabrics.
2nd floor
Gullfunn
Norwegian gold and jewellery chain — a good place for Scandinavian-design jewellery.
1st floor
Elkjøp
Electronics and phones — accessories, cables, chargers and gadgets.
1.3 km · 18 min walk · Sandens
Mon–Fri 9–19 · Sat 10–18
Clas Ohlson
Practical gadgets, travel adapters and small essentials.
1.2 km · 17 min walk · Sandens
Mon–Fri 9–19 · Sat 10–18
Brilleland
Norwegian optician chain — glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses.
Sandens
Carlings
Nordic streetwear and denim.
Sandens
Eurosko
Norwegian shoe retailer — footwear for the whole family.
Sandens
Gina Tricot
Swedish fashion brand for women.
Sandens
Glitter
Jewellery and fashion accessories.
Sandens
HiFi Klubben
Nordic electronics chain — audio, TVs and home entertainment.
Sandens
Junkyard
Popular Nordic sneaker and streetwear chain.
Sandens
Kicks
Nordic beauty and cosmetics chain.
Sandens
Kjell & Company
Phone and computer accessories, chargers and cables.
Sandens
Sport 1
Norwegian sporting goods chain — outdoor and sports gear.
Sandens
Vitusapotek
Pharmacy — medicine, first aid and toiletries.
Sandens
Decades
Vintage-inspired fashion.
Sandens
Floyd
Casual fashion for men and women.
Sandens
Norrøna
Iconic Norwegian outdoor and mountain-wear brand — jackets, base layers and gear built for the fjords.
Sørlandssenteret
Embla Bunader
Traditional Norwegian folk costumes (bunader) — a genuinely Norwegian specialty shop, not a chain.
Sørlandssenteret
StrikkeLiv
Independent Norwegian knitting and yarn shop — wool, patterns and a beloved local craft.
Sørlandssenteret
Diamanthuset
Independent Norwegian jeweller.
Sørlandssenteret
Tønnesen 1937
Family-run Norwegian furniture and design shop, trading since 1937.
Sørlandssenteret
Nøtteblanderen
Independent nut and snack-mix shop — a quirky local favourite.
Sørlandssenteret
Camillas Blomsterdesign
Independent local florist — fresh flowers and bouquets.
Sandens
Jordbærpikene
Independent Norwegian gift and flower shop with a playful name (“the strawberry girls”).
Sandens
Browse the full directory
33 stores in total — see the complete, searchable list on the official Thon Sandens site.
Sandens
Tollbodgata 1, Kristiansand · Open in Maps ↗
Uniquely Norwegian
Things you can only find in Norway — perfect for gifts and souvenirs
Nord Gifts — 10% cruise discount
Kristiansand's best souvenir shop — Vikings, trolls, Norwegian knitwear, fridge magnets and quality gifts. Show this page for your discount.
700m · Markens gate 6
Husfliden
Norway's traditional handicrafts store since 1891 — authentic knitwear, bunad accessories, rosemaling and wool products.
700m · Markens gate
Reinhartsen Delikatesse
The best place to buy Norwegian food to take home — fresh smoked salmon, dried stockfish, caviar, local cheeses and pickled herring.
300m · Fiskebrygga
Geheb Conditori & Bakeri
Kristiansand's most beloved bakery since 1888. World-famous cinnamon buns, marzipan cakes and Norwegian pastries.
700m · Markens gate
Marsipanfabrikken
Norwegian marzipan workshop and shop — hand-crafted marzipan figures and sweets, beautifully packaged for gifts.
750m · Markens gate area
Vinmonopolet
State-run wine & spirits monopoly — Norwegian aquavit (akevitt) makes a classic souvenir for adults.
1.3 km · 18 min walk · Gyldenløves gate 1C
Mon–Fri 10–18 · Sat 10–16
Norway Shop
Trolls, wool sweaters and classic Norway souvenirs — open every day.
1.0 km · 15 min walk · Markens gate 6
Daily 10–20
Nille
Budget gifts, Norwegian chocolate and small souvenirs.
1.3 km · 18 min walk · Markens gate 24
Mon–Fri 9–18 · Sat 10–18
Rema 1000 — 5% discount
Grab Kvikk Lunsj, Freia milk chocolate, brown cheese (brunost) and local snacks. Great cruise-friendly souvenirs at low prices.
650m · Markens gate
Holzweiler
Norwegian luxury fashion — their wool sweaters and scarves are the ultimate Scandinavian take-home piece.
750m · Markens gate
Sørlandssenteret
Scandinavia's largest indoor mall — 155+ stores · 12.3 km · Bus M2, 100 or 35
Worth the short bus ride if you have 3+ hours ashore. Take bus M1 from Rutebilstasjonen (900m from terminal) — runs every 10 minutes.
Below are some of the most interesting stores for cruise visitors — not the full list. See the complete directory link at the bottom for everything else.
H&M (flagship)
The largest H&M in the region — all collections including H&M Home.
Sørlandssenteret
Elkjøp
Norway's biggest electronics chain — cameras, phones, laptops, audio and smart home.
Sørlandssenteret
IKEA
The famous Swedish furniture giant — affordable Scandinavian design and kitchen accessories.
Adjacent to Sørlandssenteret
XXL
Norway's largest sports store — outdoor gear, running and ski equipment.
Sørlandssenteret
Clas Ohlson
Hardware, electronics and household gadgets — handy for practical souvenirs.
Sørlandssenteret
Kicks
Nordic beauty and cosmetics chain — makeup, skincare and fragrance.
Sørlandssenteret
Jack & Jones
Danish menswear — casual and smart-casual clothing.
Sørlandssenteret
ONLY
Danish womenswear brand — trend-led everyday fashion.
Sørlandssenteret
Carlings
Nordic streetwear and denim for a younger crowd.
Sørlandssenteret
Bik Bok
Norwegian fast-fashion chain for women.
Sørlandssenteret
Cubus
Affordable Nordic fashion for the whole family.
Sørlandssenteret
Lindex
Swedish fashion chain — womenswear, kidswear and lingerie.
Sørlandssenteret
Dressmann
Norwegian menswear chain — suits to casual wear.
Sørlandssenteret
Gina Tricot
Swedish fashion brand for women.
Sørlandssenteret
Synsam
Nordic optician chain — glasses, contact lenses and eye tests.
Sørlandssenteret
Søstrene Grene
Danish design chain — home decor, crafts and stationery.
Sørlandssenteret
Vinmonopolet
Norway's state-run alcohol shop — the only place to buy wine and spirits.
Sørlandssenteret
Glasmagasinet
Norwegian design, glass and ceramics.
Sørlandssenteret
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Budget Danish design and fun gifts.
Sørlandssenteret
Browse the full directory
155+ stores in total — see the complete, searchable list on the official Thon Sørlandssenteret site.
Sørlandssenteret
Bus M1 from Rutebilstasjonen (900m from terminal) → ~20 min, every 10 min. Open in Maps ↗
Tax-Free Shopping
Reclaim up to 25% VAT on purchases in Norway as a non-EU visitor
Who qualifies?
You live permanently outside Norway, are visiting as a cruise passenger or tourist, and are taking the goods home with you.
Minimum amount
Minimum NOK 315 per store. Must be in one transaction in one store.
1. Look for the Tax Free logo
Most stores in Sandens, Markens gate and Sørlandssenteret participate in the scheme.
2. Ask for a tax-free form
Show your passport at the register. The form shows your refund — typically 11–19% of purchase price.
3. Note for cruise passengers
As a cruise passenger, you cannot get the customs stamp while still in Norway. Most cruise lines process refunds via the ship or at your home port — ask your cruise line before you shop.
4. Collect your refund
Via Global Blue or Planet refund points at major airports, or through your cruise line on disembarkation day.