Must-see shopping in Greater Reykjavík

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    Kolaportið Flea Market

    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…

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    Kirsuberjatréð

    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,…

  • Fischer

    Reykjavík

    Formally the recording studio of Icelandic musician Jónsi, best known as the Sigur Rós frontman, this concept store feels like walking through an…

  • Sóley Organics

    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…

  • Álafoss

    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…

  • Steinunn

    Reykjavík

    Browse the couture collection of celebrated Icelandic designer Steinunn Sigurðardóttir, featuring innovative knitwear.

  • Iceland Design Centre

    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…

  • Akkúrat

    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…

  • Eymundsson

    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…

  • Rent-A-Tent

    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…

  • Farmers & Friends

    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…

  • Smáralind

    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.

  • Kringlan

    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.

  • Nordic Store

    Reykjavík

    Ranks of traditional and contemporary hand-knitted lopapeysur (Icelandic woollen sweaters), plus hats, headbands, socks and gloves.

  • Vínbúðin – Austurstræti

    Reykjavík

    The most central branch of the national liquor store chain. There's another store on the way towards Laugardalur at Borgartún 26.

  • Páll Kristjánsson

    Greater Reykjavík

    Páll Kristjánsson makes unique handmade bone-handled knives. Find him at his studio in Mosfellsbær.

  • Kogga

    Reykjavík

    This tiny ceramics studio in the lower level of an old Reykjavík house offers imaginative pottery.

  • Jen's

    Reykjavík

    Fine jewellery featuring Icelandic runes and stones from a well-established family of designers.

  • Cintamani

    Greater Reykjavík

    The outlet store for one of Iceland's premier outdoor designware companies.

  • Kjötkompaní

    Reykjavík

    Deli with a tempting array of meat dishes, pickles, sauces and oils.

  • 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.