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,…
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Reykjavík
Formally the recording studio of Icelandic musician Jónsi, best known as the Sigur Rós frontman, this concept store feels like walking through an…
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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…
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Akureyri
We covet everything in this unique shop, from the woollen blankets to the hipster-chic lopapeysur (traditional Icelandic sweaters) and the old Iceland…
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Akureyri
This artist-run collective selling creative designware and handicrafts strives for sustainability and reuse in the materials in its goods.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Reykjavík
Head to this big central bookshop for a superb choice of English-language books, newspapers, magazines and maps, along with a great cafe.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Seyðisfjörður
Inside one of Seyðisfjörður's oldest houses, Erna hosts a pop-up store in her living room, selling stylish Icelandic souvenirs including clothing,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reykjavík
Ranks of traditional and contemporary hand-knitted lopapeysur (Icelandic woollen sweaters), plus hats, headbands, socks and gloves.
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Reykjavík
The most central branch of the national liquor store chain. There's another store on the way towards Laugardalur at Borgartún 26.
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Ísafjörður
A small seasonal pop-up selling traditional, handcrafted Icelandic jumpers, plus knitted socks, hats, shawls and jewellery.
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The Westfjords
This small, bright shop sells Icelandic-design, artworks and homewares. Hours can be erratic – check ahead for times.
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Greater Reykjavík
Páll Kristjánsson makes unique handmade bone-handled knives. Find him at his studio in Mosfellsbær.
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Reykjavík
This tiny ceramics studio in the lower level of an old Reykjavík house offers imaginative pottery.
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Reykjavík
Fine jewellery featuring Icelandic runes and stones from a well-established family of designers.
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West Iceland
Cool local arts and crafts include handmade sweaters, sheep-horn buttons and charming elves.
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The Golden Circle
Local handicrafts, from Icelandic sweets and ironwork to ceramics and woollens.
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Greater Reykjavík
The outlet store for one of Iceland's premier outdoor designware companies.
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