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Shopping
Juhls'
Silver
Gallery
ARCTIC JEWELLERY &
HOMEWARES
Offline map
Google map
(
www.juhls.no
;
Bryggen 39; 9am-10pm Mon-Sat,
noon-7pm Sun mid-Jun-Sep, 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat Oct-mid-Jun)
This
wonderful jewellery shop sells exquisite silver jewellery and other items crafted by Regine
Juhls at her workshop high above the Arctic Circle (
Click here
). Her 'Tundra' collection
strongly evokes the icy wastes of the north, and Sami culture is another strong influence.
Ruben's Varme Glider
CHILDREN'S TOYS
Offline map
Google map
(
www.rubens.no
, in Norwegian; Vetrlidsalmenning 5;
9.30am-5pm Mon-Sat)
On the street climbing the hill towards the lower funicular station,
this is one of the best toy shops in Norway. It's mostly modern stuff, but the selection is
wide-ranging.
SHOPPING IN BRYGGEN
The wooden alleyways of Bryggen have become a haven for artists and craftspeople,
and there are stunning little shops and boutiques at every turn. Before entering the
lanes, start at the waterfront with Juhls' Silver Gallery.
Per Vigeland
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Google map
(
www.pervigeland.no
; Jacobsfjorden, Bryggen; 10am-6pm mid-
May-Aug, shorter hr rest of yr)
is a local jewellery designer working with silver
and gold-plated silver, while
Živa Jelnikar Design
Offline map
Google map
(
www.zj-d.com
;
Jacobsfjorden, Bryggen; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat
& Sun Jun-Aug, shorter hr rest of yr)
, opposite the entrance to the Bryggen Visit-
ors Centre, is the highly original work of Slovenian designer Živa Jelnikar, with
mostly silver and copper pieces; both have onsite workshops. Also worth checking
out is the heavier jewellery of
Svala
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Google map
(Jacobsfjorden,
Bryggen; 11am-3pm Jun-Aug, shorter hr rest of yr)
.
But it's not just about jewellery.
Kvams Flisespikkeri
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Google map
(
www.kvams-flisespikkeri.com
,
in Norwegian; Bredsgården, Bryggen;
9am-6pm mid-May-mid-Sep, shorter hr rest of yr)
sells lovely Bryggen-centric
