A temple to Nordic design

Noteworthy for: House of Oslo is one of Europe's biggest interior design centers.

House of Oslo specializes in interior design, home décor and lifestyle products. Its 20 stores offer everything from exclusive furniture (the Danish chain Illums Bolighus) to budget cutlery (Sweden's Åhlens), but the common theme is clean, sleek design with playful touches. House of Oslo is also home to Norway's biggest branch of Vinmonopolet, the state-owned wine and spirit store.