Magasin du Nord

Magasin du Nord is Denmark's oldest and largest department store, occupying a landmark building at Kongens Nytorv 13 on Kongens Nytorv square in central Copenhagen, Denmark, beside the Kongens Nytorv Metro station and near the Nyhavn waterfront. Unlike a specialist boutique or a single-brand shop, it spreads across several floors of fashion, beauty, homeware, kitchenware and delicatessen counters, making it a convenient single stop for a broad range of goods. The brand mix includes Danish and Nordic fashion labels, international designer and high-street brands, cosmetics and perfume, and a home department with tableware and design objects. Because the store caters mainly to Copenhagen residents, products are authentic branded goods with little in the way of tourist trinkets, though Danish design gifts and food items make good souvenirs. Prices range from about DKK 50 for small items to DKK 15,000 for high-end pieces. Prices are fixed and bargaining is not practised, although seasonal sales can bring significant reductions. Cards and mobile payments are accepted everywhere, and cash is seldom used. Visitors residing outside the EU can usually claim a VAT refund on eligible purchases by asking for tax-free paperwork at the till and having it stamped before leaving the EU. Anchor areas include fashion for women and men, a large beauty hall and the delicatessen and food hall in the lower level, where visitors can buy Danish pastries, cheeses, chocolates and ready meals. Cafes and restaurants on site offer coffee, lunch and light meals, so a shopping trip can include a break without leaving the building. The atmosphere is busy but orderly, particularly on Saturdays and in the weeks before Christmas, when the windows and decorations also attract visitors who do not shop. Typical opening hours are 10:00-20:00 Monday to Saturday and 11:00-18:00 on Sunday, but should be confirmed before visiting.