shofer Posted June 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I saw on another post that woolen items had excellent prices in Estonia. Anything else I should look for, besides the Russian nesting dolls? I have a 5 y/o granddaughter and would love to get her a Dutch hat and a sweater. Any suggestions? Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2017 We got nice sweater and feathered jacket for our grandkids in Helsinki, in stalls in a covered area just outside the port Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygrl828 Posted June 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I purchased sweaters in Stockholm, Bergen and Tallinn (at the sweater wall). The one from Tallinn was by far the least expensive (60 euros). In Helsinki, you can buy all kinds of items made from reindeer antlers. Your granddaughter might like a dala horse from Stockholm. They are handcrafted wooden horses with various designs painted on them. They're not a toy and can be pricey. I purchased one for my nephew (he's 2) and now I have a niece--guess I have to go back to Sweden to get her one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Teapot Posted June 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Danish Flensted mobiles are a nice souvenir and come in all sorts of designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljandgb Posted June 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 23, 2017 There was a stall in the shops by the pier in Tallinn that had awesome felted wool hats. They had ears, flowers, etc. Very whimsical. I bought one that has goat ears and horns. My family was mortified! I love it. I also found a cute, fluffy sheep - wooden head and legs and lots of wool fluff for the body. It would be great for a small child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocrimlaw Posted June 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2017 There was a stall in the shops by the pier in Tallinn that had awesome felted wool hats. They had ears, flowers, etc. Very whimsical. I bought one that has goat ears and horns. My family was mortified! I love it. I also found a cute, fluffy sheep - wooden head and legs and lots of wool fluff for the body. It would be great for a small child. You sound like a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllieR Posted June 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) My souvenir ideas aren't ideal for a 5 year old, but I'll offer them in case you'd consider putting something away till she's older and/or you want to buy for someone else (i.e. you :)). Tallinn: Linen Russia: Faberge Eggs (if yes, then ensure you buy one with the mark inside. Those are made in the factory in Moscow and, I'm told, are of better quality than the non-marked ones, which possibly come from outside Russia.). Malachite and amber, if you want to buy jewellery. Berlin: The Ampelmann Store Buddy Bears Helsinki: I picked up a book called, "Finnish Nightmares". It's a short, comic-style book that pokes fun at the Finns' supposed reserved nature. I bought it because I thought it was funny and could have just as easily been named "Canadian Nightmares". :) Edited June 26, 2017 by EllieR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collijoha Posted June 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 30, 2017 My other souvenir was a book of Russian fairytales for my nieces - they loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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