Best shopping for Baltic Cruise

[adgtravel]

We are sailing on the Grand Princess out of Copenhagen, then Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallin, Gdansk, and Berlin. What are good soveniers? What part of town is best for good deals? Can you bargain in each port? Thanks

[travelingmcmahans]

Here are some good resources for shopping in those cities. These two sites also contain a lot of very good information on cultural and historical attractions, as well as dining, language, transportation, currency, etc. I have printed out a lot of info from these sites to make kind of a little cruise guidebook for our trip.

 

Shopping in Tallin

 

St Petersburg shopping

 

shopping in Copenhagen

 

stockholm shopping

 

Helsinki shopping

 

Berlin shopping

 

Enjoy your trip!

 

http://home.earthlink.net/~danamcmahan/

 

 

**Noordam Aug 1, 2004 Jewels of the Baltic**

[mek]

When are you on the Grand? I'm trying to find another couple(s) to share our private tour of St Petersburg. We're on the 6/8 sailing.

[aircraftace24]

Just a few thoughts to supplement the sites posted above:

 

Tallinn: A lot less expensive than Helsinki on most everything. We found good deals on sweaters and linens. Lots of little shops and street vendors.

 

Helsinki: Our favorite area was Market Square. Tons of vendors. Sweaters, jewelry and knick-knacks such as coasters and cutting boards, etc. Stockmann's department store (near the central train station) also was great - particularly if you wear European apparel such a Mephisto shoes. Helsinki is more expensive than Tallinn but there is more selection.

 

St. Petersburg: Many opportunities to buy traditional souvenirs like the nesting dolls outside of major tourist locations. Not the best place to shop, in my opinion.

 

Noordam '02

Daphne '84

[irismike]

Travelingmcmahans: Thanks for the info. Any personal preferences on where and what to buy. Thanks. Iris

[frequenttraveler]

travelingmcmahans:

 

Thanks for that information. I have printed all of the sites off for my trip. We are leaving June 5 on Celebrity.

[adgtravel]

Thanks for info. We are sailing Grand on 6-28

[Joyfredsblondecruiser]

I am so glad I found this thread it has some wonderful information. Thank you. Happy Sailing, Joy