Few experiences can beat the feeling of a real flea market bargain. Come with us on a flea market trip in the beautiful Trosa in Sörmland.
That tingling in the stomach – today is a day for a trip out. And not just any old trip. We are going doing the rounds of the flea markets in Trosa municipality. We always get such great bargains there. Going to a flea market is like going on an exciting treasure hunt. All of a sudden, you find something that sets the heart racing. That very item that you have been longing for. There is not much that can beat the feeling of a real flea market bargain!
Bargain Hunting at Three Shops by Åda Handelshus
We turn off the E4 and make our first stop at Loppis i ladan just past Vagnhärad. By a few red barns, you’ll find a treasure trove of secondhand items and furniture — plus tools, bikes, and mopeds. It’s a really fun place where you can browse freely among the things set up a bit haphazardly.
Our next stop is Gammalt och nytt, just a stone’s throw from the station in Vagnhärad. We spend quite some time here and score great finds — clothes and porcelain among them.
At Åda Handelshus, you’ll find three different shops full of treasures. One is packed with both first- and second-hand finds, around the corner another offers lovely vintage and crafts, and in the third shop you can discover beautiful second-hand clothes, shoes, and bags. We spend quite some time here and find a lovely party dress and a gift for this weekend’s celebration.
Did you know?
There have been flea markets in Paris since the 19th century. And ever since the 18th century in New York. The markets were thus called because many of the clothes and fabrics harboured fleas.
Now, the risk of fleas is not quite so impending; looking for something genuine and special at a flea market is actually a trendy thing to do.
There are several excellent flea markets in Trosa that can be full of bargains. We have packed our best walking shoes, as it will be a long day.
Bargains for lovers of vintage items
Now it’s time for both coffee and vintage! We park the car in central Trosa and grab a coffee at Tre små rum. Our next stop is Albins & Vera Antik & Vintage. The owner carefully handpicks the beautiful selection, and over the years we’ve made many fun purchases here. You’ll also find yarn and crafts for sale, along with a small range of newly produced brands that carry a lovely vintage feel.
Today, a few new William Morris mugs came home with us, along with treasures from Rörstrand and Upsala Ekeby — a porcelain, glass, and cutlery company founded in 1886 and incorporated with Gefle Porslinsfabrik in 1932. Finding beautiful pieces from these factories is every vintage lover’s dream. And when we also come across ceramics by artist Berit Ternell, we couldn’t be happier. Berit Ternell worked at Gefle Porslinsfabrik between 1957 and 1971 as their only full-time designer and won several awards for her ceramic work.
Just a stone’s throw from Albins & Vera is Perspektivet. Much like the previous shop, it offers both old and new items. Inside Perspektivet there’s a second-hand section with clothes and shoes, and it feels a bit luxurious to browse garments once loved by someone else. We’re told to head back out to the square, around the corner of the building, and down toward the river. There, a little red door stands open — what a cozy little antique nook! Despite its small size, it’s filled with all sorts of charming finds.
Before calling it a day, we pop into Agora, which also has a small selection of second-hand and vintage items. Happy and satisfied, we pack up our car with the day’s treasures. The flea market scene in Trosa Municipality truly delivered! Thank you for this time — we’ll be back soon!
