Finland offers several great outlet stores. With its cheaper but good health care, close to perfect working conditions, and one of the best educational systems not only in Europe but also in the world over, Finland easily makes the cut as one of the best tourism locations in Europe. This, coupled with the high levels of industrialization in the country, as well as the peace and calm it enjoys, makes it the envy of many a country.

Shopping here is also an experience you should definitely put on your schedule when you visit Finland. With a wide range of stores to choose from, shoppers will be spoiled for choice. However, if there is one thing that is bound to get most buyers jumping up and down in joy, it is the outlet stores in Finland. These are sure to leave shoppers satisfied and wanting more.

Some of the most popular outlet stores in Finland include the following two outlet stores which are bound to brighten your shopping experience in Finland:

1. The Marimekko Outlet Stores: Established in 1951, the Marimekko chain has cut a niche for itself as one of the finest textile and clothing design companies in Finland and in Europe as a whole. Its products are renowned for their vibrant colors as well as their unique patterns that give them the Midas touch. With seven outlets, all located in Finland, Marimekko is dedicated to ensuring that its distribution chain is of top notch quality. In all of these stores, you are assured of the highest quality products and at the most competitive and most affordable prices.

The products range from the famed Marimekko converse shoes, to their colorful men and women wear. To top it all, the ladies have a wide assortment of bags and other accessories to choose from, all at discounted prices.

I would suggest three Marimekko outlet stores that really swept me off my feet. They are the Helsinki outlet, which is in the capital city of Finland, the outlet store in Rovaniemi, as well as the outlet store in Humppila. These three outlets open seven days a week. Their hours are 10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays (with the exception of the Helsinki outlet, which opens from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and 12 noon to 6 pm on Sundays). One thing you can be sure of is that quality and variety is never compromised in any of these stores.

Addresses:

Marimekko Factory Outlet Helsinki is located at Kirvesmiehenkatu 7 00880 - Helsinki, Finland, +358 (09) 758 7244

Marimekko Factory Outlet Rovaniemi is located at Joulumaantie 12 Napapiiri 96930 - Rovaniemi, Finland, +358 (016) 356 1186

Marimekko Factory Outlet Humppila is located at Humppilan LasiPorintie 189 31640 - Humppila, Finland, +358 (03) 437 8702

2. The Warehouse Ideapark Brand Outlet

Warehouse Ideapark Brand Outlet is a thrilling experience. Located in the vast Ideapark in Lempaala (mind you, this is the third largest shopping mall in Finland), it has become one of the most popular outlet stores in Finland. It is a market leader when it comes to global fashion brands which are not short of quality. What makes it an even better shopping experience is the fact that it sells these quality products at prices that are normally 30 to 70 % lower than normal retail prices. This of course makes it a shopper's paradise for all those who love style and fashion. Some of the more popular brands it stocks include Diesel, Guess, Calvin Klein, Caterpillar, Ben Sherman, Paul Frank and Puma.

This outlet store is normally open from 11 am to 8 pm between Monday and Wednesday, 11 am to 9 pm between Thursday and Friday, 10 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and 12 noon to 6 pm on Sundays.

Address: Warehouse Ideapark Brand Outlet is located at Citycenter 3 krs. Kaivokatu 8 00100 - Helsinki, Finland, +358 (0)45 860 9302