Must-see shopping in Iceland

  • Gallerí Lundi

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Local handicrafts sold by friendly villagers. Also offers coffee.

  • Vínbúðin

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Liquor store across the main road from Bónus.

  • Útgerðin

    Heimaey

    A good bet for Icelandic crafts and design.

  • Christmas Garden

    North Iceland

    This multilevel gingerbread house sells a super-festive selection of locally made decorations and traditional Icelandic Christmas foods. It’s 10km south…

  • Geysir Center

    The Golden Circle

    This large centre has been erected to corral the masses across the street from the geysers. Here you’ll find a restaurant named Kantína, a cafe and ice…

  • Mountain Mall

    The South

    The Mountain Mall on the Landmannalaugar grounds is set up inside three buses. Here you can buy basic supplies from hats, long johns, maps and camping…

  • Viking

    Akureyri

    This hard-to-miss shop lures the masses with its oversized polar bear plonked out front (not to mention the trolls). There’s a good selection of…

  • Neisti Centre

    Ísafjörður

    Ísafjörður's central shopping centre houses the post office, a supermarket and the canteen Thai Koon.

  • Fold-Anna

    Akureyri

    Staff can be seen knitting behind the counter as you browse this outlet loaded with lopapeysur (traditional Icelandic sweaters) and assorted crafty items.

  • Icelandic Handcraft & Wool Shop

    The South

    Features a vast array of handmade Icelandic wool items, from baby socks and mittens to cardigans, hats and scarves.

  • Vínbúðin

    North Iceland

    Government-run liquor store, inside the supermarket building.

  • Samkaup Strax

    The Golden Circle

    Groceries, camping supplies and a fast-food counter serving hot dogs and burgers. ATM outside.

  • Vinbúðin

    North Iceland

    Government-run liquor store, next to the supermarket.

  • Hornið

    Akureyri

    Forget your long johns? Here's the shop for outfitting for backcountry travel and sport.

  • Samkaup-Strax

    The Golden Circle

    Groceries. Located next to Grund Restaurant.

  • Systur & Makar

    Reykjavík

    This family-run design shop focuses on housewares, souvenirs and women's fashion.

  • Markið

    Reykjavík

    Markið is a well-stocked bike shop on the edge of Reykjavík.

  • Icewear

    Heimaey

    A good place to pick up outdoor adventure gear.

  • Vínbúðin

    The South

    National liquor chain with limited hours.

  • Vinbúðin

    North Iceland

    Government-run liquor store.

  • Vínbúðin

    Seyðisfjörður

    Government-run liquor store.

  • Vínbúðin

    Southeast Iceland

    Government-run liquor store.

  • Vínbúðin

    Southeast Iceland

    Government-run liquor store.

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