Both stores sell a little bit of everything from kitchen supplies, to snacks, to toys, to office supplies, accessories and more. I would compare them to a Dollar store back home, but both stores produce their own products, and prices can be more than a US dollar.
Tiger
The best Tiger in Copenhagen is located on Købmagergade, near Rådhuspladsen. It has three floors, so there is a lot to choose from. Basically, if you are new to Copenhagen and need to buy something for a cheap price, try Tiger. Maybe you need party supplies, or pot holders, or a new coffee mug. It has quite a big selection, and every week a new shipment of a whole different assortment of items comes in. The items are fun, some are downright silly, and some are just practical but with a cool design. The store also sells DVDs and CDs for cheap, and some electronics. The only thing about Tiger is that the quality isn't always good (stay away from portable speakers), but it's definitely a neat store to check out once in a while. Prices start at 10 dkk.
Søstrene Grene
The store I love even more than Tiger is called Søstrene Grene (The Sisters Grene). The best location of this store in Copenhagen is again on Købmagergade, but more closer to Kultorvet. It has two floors, and has a more sophisticated feel to it, than Tiger. There is classical music playing, and everything is stacked in wooden crates. The prices here start pretty low as well, but I would say that the quality is actually really good at this store. The products are designed by The Sisters Grene themselves, and I get the feeling these sisters are very creative. There is quite a large section in the store just with art supplies, and if you like the store on Facebook you will see tutorial videos on how to be creative with products from the store.
This store also sells kitchen supplies, party items, furniture, snacks, toys, seasonal goods, candy, home goods, and a lot of other random things. :o) It is my favorite of the two because I like the products a lot better. I like the simple designs, and the things I buy here, I feel have a longer life span. It's also a great place to buy gifts for others back home (if you aren't from Denmark). The products look more expensive than they are, and you can put together a great gift basket for someone with a lot of random things. :o)
Both stores can get very crowded, since it's cramped inside. I also don't like the check-out systems at both stores. It can be very chaotic, and people might cut in front of you, so that's not very nice. Both stores are worth checking out though.
Vero Moda
My next favorite store here is called Vero Moda. It is a women's clothing store that sells various brands, and I think this store is affiliated with the accessories store Pieces and the clothing store Only, but I could be wrong. I just see similar brands at all stores, and some items from Pieces are sold at Vero Moda.
I like this store because they have really good sales and promotions. You should definitely like the Facebook page of your local Vero Moda store, The reason being that, the stores announce special promotions or contests on Facebook. For example, I found out on Facebook that on one particular day if you were one of the first customers, you got 40% off your entire purchase that day in the store. Another time my local store lowered the price of a particular pair of jeans to 60 dkk for one day only because the picture reached a goal set for the amount of likes it gets. These promotions are not generally visible in the store, and vary among the different locations.
The prices at Vero Moda can be cheap, but also can be expensive. I just think the clothes are really well made, and high quality, so if you do happen to buy something on sale, you get a really good deal. Check it out if you want another cheaper option besides H&M for clothes.
Magasin Du Nord
I also love Magasin. The best location of Magasin is by Kongens Nytorv metro. It is a very old department store, and I would compare it to Harrods in England. It's an upscale store, there is a bakery, restaurant, and high end grocery store in the basement. Of course the store also sells clothing, toys, home goods, appliances, books, kitchen supplies, bedding, make up, bags, luggage, shoes, and so on. I don't remember how many floors it has but maybe 5 or 6. It's generally not a cheap store, but there are sales, and you can often times find some good bargains.
Apart from all of that, I really like that the grocery store sells a lot of imported goods that are not found elsewhere. So if you are looking for something special, you might want to try Magasin, but again it's not a cheap store. Also, if you are a foreigner you can get a discount at this store (you might have to show your passport), and you also can shop tax free.
One more thing, a little hidden gem, is the top floor. Magasin is generally super crowded, but many people don't realize what the top floor has to offer. The top floor has two restaurants, and a coffee shop, and a great view of downtown Copenhagen. You can sit up there, have a cup of coffee, chat with friends, and have a really nice view. Everything is self-serve, so you don't have a waiter, and you can just sit there and unwind or escape the chaos. It's a lot quieter on that top floor, but it might be more crowded during the weekends.
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| Tea and croissant at Magasin |
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| Top Floor cafe seating area |
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| Top Floor cafe seating area |
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| Partial view from Top floor at Magasin |
Let me know in the comments if you have a different favorite store in Copenhagen. :)
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