The city centre – baby clothes, shoes and carriers

One of Gothenburg’s three Polarn & Pyret shops is located on the street Vallgatan. At the adjacent street Korsgatan, pop in to popular shoe manufacturer Kavat for a wide range of sustainable and ergonomic footwear for everyone from toddlers to grown-ups. Naturkompaniet is located  few shops down, stocking the popular backpack Mini-Kånken from Fjällräven.

Outside the store at Korsgatan

Outdoor shop

Naturkompaniet

Clothes and equipment for nature lovers.

Villervalla has three shops in Gothenburg with non-toxic colourful children’s clothes.

Books and retro in the neighbourhoods of Haga and Linné

Retro-inspired Villervalla has as shop on Haga Nygata 22 (and another one on Korsgatan 5), as well as an outlet store at Landsvägsgatan 3, also in Haga. The area is also home to two must-visit book shops. Bokskåpet, located on Tredje Långatan 29 is a favourite for young avid readers, with a great selection of children’s and young adults books. Björnen och Boken (the bear and the book) located at Prinsgatan 8 has, as the name suggests, plenty of arts and craft-books and stuffed animals to offer.

Storken at Skanstorget 9 is the shop for anyone looking to buy a pram. They offer a wide range of models and brands that you can try out and compare. In addition, there’s also a large selection of accessories. With 60 years of experience, they’re happy to offer tips and advice on what’s good to keep in mind.

The Kawaii shop at the street Haga Nygata 3 is a colourful oasis filled with Japanese-inspired accessories, home décor, crafts, and cute items that will make your inner cat purr. There’s also an outlet shop at Haga Nygata 15.

At the shop Liten Karin on the street Haga Nygata 25, you’ll find christening and baby gifts, fun and unique toys, and nursery decorations.

Sustainable children’s clothing

Villervalla

A unisex, toxic free clothing brand for children.

Children’s bookshop

Bokskåpet

Charming independent book store in Linnéstaden.

Toy store

Liten Karin

Well-sorted toy store in Haga.

The exterior of Kawaii

Japan-inspired design store

Kawaii

Like a miniature-version of Tokyo, in Haga.

Majorna – circular and second hand

Sweden’s first toy library is located in the neighbourhood Majorna. It’s a sustainable and budget friendly option, and memberships are available for a full year or on a pay by monthly-basis (for visitors). Read more at the Toy Library’s website, where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions.

In Majorna, there is also the second-hand shop Mackapär on the street Såggatan, which specializes in retro games and toys. here is also the toy and children’s clothing store Filur at Mariaplan.

Majorna – cultural hotspot with a vibrant restaurant scene

Majorna has turned in to a cultural hot spot with restaurants, bars and shops aplenty. The neighbourhood derives much of its character from the typical Gothenburg houses called “landshövdingehus” that line the streets.