Reykjavík
Kolaportið is a Reykjavík institution. Weekends see a huge industrial building by the harbour filled with a vast tumble of secondhand clothes, old toys…
Must-see shopping in Iceland
Reykjavík
Talented designers show their works at this long-running women’s art-and-design collective. Highlights include the bracelets and purses made from soft,…
Reykjavík
Formally the recording studio of Icelandic musician Jónsi, best known as the Sigur Rós frontman, this concept store feels like walking through an…
The Westfjords
This renowned Icelandic company is family run, and makes a line of excellent organic balms and ointments from wild-gathered Icelandic herbs. There are no…
Akureyri
We covet everything in this unique shop, from the woollen blankets to the hipster-chic lopapeysur (traditional Icelandic sweaters) and the old Iceland…
Akureyri
This artist-run collective selling creative designware and handicrafts strives for sustainability and reuse in the materials in its goods.
Greater Reykjavík
Sóley brings together powerful, organic Icelandic herbs and generations of expertise to create bath and beauty products that are used in many upscale…
Greater Reykjavík
A wide selection and relatively low prices make this factory outlet one of the best places in Iceland for hand- or machine-made lopapeysur (Icelandic…
The South
This non-profit wool workshop by the Ring Road sells hand-knitted clothes made by over 25 local men and women. There's a wide selection of traditional…
Reykjavík
Browse the couture collection of celebrated Icelandic designer Steinunn Sigurðardóttir, featuring innovative knitwear.
Ísafjörður
Trays packed with fish landed yards away fill the counters of this friendly fishmongers. Owner Kári points out cooked prawns, smoked rainbow trout and…
The South
A small shop offers hot coffee and tea, plus basic provisions: camping gas, wool socks, maps and limited groceries (soup, noodles and jam etc) at a…
The Golden Circle
Laugarás is essentially a community of farms, many of which sell their fresh organic produce on-site. Engi regularly offers a selection of top-grade…
The South
The big Icewear souvenir and knitwear shop next to the N1 petrol station is a coach-tour hit. You can peek inside the factory portion to see woollen wear…
Reykjavík
Promotes Iceland's designers and architects. Check online for the latest news, exhibitions and events, as well as a Reykjavík Design Guide and lists of…
North Iceland
In a sweet turf-roofed house just next door to the N1, this shop is crammed full of colourful knitwear and handicrafts made in the Skagafjörður area. Look…
Reykjavík
Browse the best of Nordic design, from hand-painted mugs to fisherman sweaters, at this concept store supported by the Iceland Design Centre. Be sure to…
Akureyri
Cute as a button, this tiny shop dispenses cool design items and gifts from a hutch out the front (ring the bell for service). It's across from the art…
Reykjavík
Head to this big central bookshop for a superb choice of English-language books, newspapers, magazines and maps, along with a great cafe.
Handknitting Association of Iceland
Greater Reykjavík
Piles of handmade hats, socks and sweaters made from pure Icelandic wool. It has a flagship store in downtown Reykjavík that sells wool, patterns and…
Greater Reykjavík
Rents out a wide range of camping equipment. The one-person Ring Road Starter Kit costs 11,950kr for up to two days. Reserve at least 24 hours in advance…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Artist Sigriður Erla produces beautiful ceramics from the fjord's dark clay at this pottery studio in the heart of town. There's also woodcraft by Lára…
Seyðisfjörður
Inside one of Seyðisfjörður's oldest houses, Erna hosts a pop-up store in her living room, selling stylish Icelandic souvenirs including clothing,…
Reykjavík
Gorgeous boots, clothes and accessories in earthy tones fill the shelves of this design company's store. The emphasis is firmly on natural fabrics and…
The South
This large hangar on the Ring Road is loaded with all manner of handmade Icelandic crafts, from fish-skin purses to woolly sweaters, jewellery and leather…
East Iceland
This market in the community hall sells a variety of charming products (carvings, stones, ceramics etc) from crafty locals. The knitwear selection is top…
Akureyri
First-rate bookshop selling maps, souvenir books and a wide selection of international magazines. There’s a tasty cafe on-site with wi-fi for customers.
Greater Reykjavík
Iceland's largest mall has more than 90 shops, cafes, restaurants, a multi-screen cinema and a gym. Bus 2 from the city's Hlemmur depot stops outside.
Reykjavík
Reykjavík’s main shopping centre, 1km from town, has some 170 shops. A free shuttle runs on the hour from the tourist office at the Ráðhús.
Reykjavík
Ranks of traditional and contemporary hand-knitted lopapeysur (Icelandic woollen sweaters), plus hats, headbands, socks and gloves.
Reykjavík
The most central branch of the national liquor store chain. There's another store on the way towards Laugardalur at Borgartún 26.
Ísafjörður
A small seasonal pop-up selling traditional, handcrafted Icelandic jumpers, plus knitted socks, hats, shawls and jewellery.
The Westfjords
This small, bright shop sells Icelandic-design, artworks and homewares. Hours can be erratic – check ahead for times.
Greater Reykjavík
Páll Kristjánsson makes unique handmade bone-handled knives. Find him at his studio in Mosfellsbær.
Reykjavík
This tiny ceramics studio in the lower level of an old Reykjavík house offers imaginative pottery.
Reykjavík
Fine jewellery featuring Icelandic runes and stones from a well-established family of designers.
West Iceland
Cool local arts and crafts include handmade sweaters, sheep-horn buttons and charming elves.
The Golden Circle
Local handicrafts, from Icelandic sweets and ironwork to ceramics and woollens.
Greater Reykjavík
The outlet store for one of Iceland's premier outdoor designware companies.
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