What are typical Scandinavian gifts or souvenirs from Scandinavia? Here are 10 great ideas for which souvenirs are typical Scandinavian gifts to bring back from your travel, or to give to a Scandinavia fan!
1. Scandinavian Clogs
The #1 Scandinavian gift? Take a look around. You see people wearing clogs all over Scandinavia, and it is here that the clog has been made popular and comfortable enough for daily wear. Today, Scandinavian clogs come in all shapes and sizes and are available in various materials, from soft rubber to the traditional wooden clog. A popular brand for Scandinavian clogs is Dansko, which was founded in Denmark.2. A Norwegian Sweater
Another very popular Scandinavian gift is a real Norwegian sweater, which travelers can find all over Scandinavia. If you want to order online, look for Norwegian sweaters from Selbu. Selbu Norwegian sweaters are a good choice for great materials and quality from an authentic Norwegian company. Norwegian sweaters are cozy and warm, and come in various styles and sizes.3. Books About Scandinavia
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Books are useful gifts for Scandinavia travelers - or you can make it an interesting present for family at home, so they know what Scandinavia is like! Take a look at the best books about Scandinavia here, and compare their prices directly online.
4. Scandinavian Artwork & Design
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Shopping locally in Sweden? Look for design and artwork items. The Scandinavian functionalist artwork style, with its clean lines and colors, dates back to architect Gunnar Asplund and the 1930s. If you happen to visit Stockholm, here are the best local artwork & design stores in the Stockholm area...
5. A Dala Horse
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A Dala Horse is a unique Scandinavian gift inspired by Swedish handicraft. If you don't have the option of picking up your own Dala Horse in Sweden, you can find them online as well. They are even available in chocolate!
6. A Moose Leather Coat
If there was an official animal for Scandinavia, I think it would be the moose. After all, warning traffic signs for moose crossing are such a popular gift from Scandinavia, the traffic authorities have to replace thousands each year that were stolen by tourists (see Fun Facts About Scandinavia). Stick to paying for your gifts, and give the gift of a nice, warm moose coat instead. They're easily found in Scandinavia and online.7. A EUrail Train Pass
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The EUrail Scandinavia Pass offers a flexible and reasonably priced transportation option for travelers exploring one or more countries of Scandinavia by train, on just one train ticket. These practical train passes can be easily purchased online.
8. Music & CDs from Scandinavia
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A gift from Scandinavia for all ages and tastes. There are quite a few songs about Scandinavia, and it's not all ABBA. Not at all! This list shows you in a fun way my choices for the best Scandinavia-related music and provides links to the cheapest prices. You can even vote for your favorite Scandinavia song or music (or submit your own)!
