What souvenirs are worth buying in western Europe?

When I came to Europe, I had to talk about European shopping. France, Germany, Italy and other well-known shopping paradise and many world-renowned brands will not be described one by one. You don't have to mention it when you get to those places, and someone will accompany you to take you to a good selection.

The following are the specialties of some European countries:

England-wool products, silverware, antiques, velvet, leather products, pipes, leather shoes, scotch whisky and tartan, black tea.

Netherlands-diamonds, antiques, cheese, blue and white porcelain, crystals, silverware, candy, clogs.

Germany-beer mugs, photography and music equipment, ceramics, door brand scissors, woodcut products, handicrafts and antiques.

Czech Republic-crystal, glass, leather.

Vatican-commemorative stamps, cultural relics and silverware.

France-perfume, cosmetics, fashion, watches, leather products, porcelain, jewelry, silk products, handbags, ties and works of art.

Belgium-hand-woven carpets, exquisite hand-woven lace, tablecloths, clothes and napkins, all kinds of chocolates, diamonds and tapestries.

Austria-decorative woodcuts, leather products, crystals, handmade fabrics.

Luxembourg-porcelain, crystal, jewelry, lace, linen.

Switzerland-crystal, silverware, porcelain, wool knitting, leather goods, leather, clocks, sabers, music boxes and chocolates.

Italy-silk, fashion, leather products and religious handicrafts, hand-sewn underwear, crystal and glass products, silk scarves and ties.

Monaco-dolls, jewelry, perfume.

If you come to the Nordic countries, shopping is easy to say. Although there are not so many shopping centers and duty-free shops in western and southern Europe, they are all over the city. However, Northern Europe still has its own shopping characteristics. No matter how many times you come to northern Europe, don't forget to go to the shopping centers and shops in northern Europe, which contains the cultural essence of the Nordic countries and also reflects the production level of the Nordic countries.

Modern design in northern Europe is world-famous. High-quality tableware, porcelain, sports equipment, textiles, knitwear, wool products, handicrafts, furs, crystals, jewels, silverware, glassware, pottery, wood carving, furniture and even hi-fi equipment are all marked with quality marks of domestic handicrafts, and consumers can confirm the quality according to the marks. Nordic goods are famous for their high quality. Generally speaking, the price is relatively expensive, especially for daily necessities. But if you have a soft spot for international famous brands, you will find that the price here is much lower than that in China. Leather clothes, furs, crystal products and handicrafts in northern Europe are world-famous products. As far as quality is concerned. The price is not too expensive, and it is really worth recommending. When shopping, you should pay attention to the business hours of the shops there, because large shopping malls are generally closed all day on Saturday afternoon and Sunday, and the usual business hours are usually from 8 am to 6 pm. As for the interesting stalls in summer, they are only limited by sunrise and sunset.

It's also important that you, as a guest who stays in northern Europe for a short time, will enjoy preferential tax refund. The specific way is: when shopping in any store in northern Europe, whether there is a "tax-free" sign at the door or not, ask the owner whether he can issue a tax-free certificate. The tax allowance generally accounts for 12%-25% of the total store price, so sometimes when you hesitate because the price of a favorite commodity is slightly higher, please calculate the tax deduction price in your mind, which may make you make up your mind.

The way to refund the tax is to return the unused goods (with the stamp of the store as proof) and the tax exemption certificate at the duty-free tax refund counter or the airport duty-free cashier at any international airport leaving Northern Europe. You can get cash directly. Of course, you'd better hold your passport and air ticket at that time as proof of tourists.

Take Sweden as an example. In the department stores in northern Europe, the goods sold are mainly middle and high-end goods, which are almost all-encompassing, from shoes, sports equipment, men's and women's clothing, to glassware, jewelry and perfume. There are even optical shops, post offices, travel agencies and quick washing shops in department stores, which are very convenient for sightseeing. Filippak, a famous women's clothing store, also has a counter in this department store.

H&M's full name is Hennes &; Mauritz, which is popular all over the world with casual clothes, is an authentic Swedish brand. Since the establishment of 1947, it has developed rapidly. Sweden alone has 100 branches, while Europe, such as Denmark, Switzerland, Britain, the Netherlands and other European countries, has 400 branches and more than 500 branches all over the world, which are deeply loved by young people all over the world.

The IKEA furniture store, which is popular all over the world, is located in the IKEA store in Ska Hollmen, a satellite city in Stockholm. It is the headquarters of IKEA, the largest furniture chain in the world. It used to be the largest IKEA store in the world, but it was recently replaced by a new IKEA supermarket in Chicago, USA. Although it is no longer the number one in the world, IKEA here is still an amazing store, with all kinds of furniture items in different categories and floors, just like a giant warehouse. Because the center is very famous, there are buses departing from the city center every Monday to Friday. If you like any product, you don't have to take it home, just take back its catalogue and buy it at the IKEA center in your country.

Shopping in the old city, from queen street, the main island of Stockholm, to Vasterlanggatan and Stora Nygatan Avenue, which are several kilometers long, is the most dense shopping avenue in Stockholm. Glass, ceramics, leather goods, furniture, silver products, stainless steel products and candles are all Swedish specialties. Their creative inspiration comes from Nordic inspiration and natural design, which has gradually attracted international interest in the past 10 years, which is the so-called Scandinavian trend. These simple and creative line designs outline simple, warm, natural and pleasant colors, which constantly shine and lead coquettish.

Sweden's IKEA furniture, the representative of Swedish modern design, is internationally renowned, but another Swedish furniture company, "Svenktttenns", sells unique tastes, which can be said to be more popular with the local middle class and people. "Svenktttenns" is a company that started with the creation of fine works of art and was founded in Stockholm. 1924. It is the only one in Stockholm, and there is no branch in the world, so people who like its products can only buy it here. It is said that many royal celebrities in Europe are fans of this store. The shop is famous for its light decoration and simple lines of Nordic furniture, which conforms to the natural design mode and is very suitable for personalized home decoration. Among them, Svenktttenns collected 2000 paintings by the famous designer Joseph Frank (1885 ~1967), which were printed on many fabrics and Svenktttenns' desk lamps respectively, enhancing the artistic atmosphere of these furniture items. Svencckttenns has absorbed many new and emerging designers and cultivated talents in this field in a planned way, which is why the products have always maintained innovation and unique style. The store also provides interior design consulting services, but the cost is not low. Svenktttenns belongs to the Foundation Association of the Royal Academy of Sciences, and part of its surplus income is donated to the Foundation for training new designers and preserving the creation of Master Joseph Frank.

The following are classic and commonly used shopping products in Northern Europe:

Finnish birch crafts, glassware, pottery, enamel jewelry, Finnish knife.

Swedish glassware, pottery, enamel jewelry, Norwegian hand-knitted sweater, silver ornaments, Belgen candlestick, Misha scabbard, reindeer skin products, wood carving.

Danish silver products, ceramics, mink, leather products, pipes, crystal glass, dairy products, amber, toys.

Icelandic cashmere and wool products, fish skin products, wood carving, handmade pottery.