Must-see shopping in North Iceland

  • Geysir

    Akureyri

    We covet everything in this unique shop, from the woollen blankets to the hipster-chic lopapeysur (traditional Icelandic sweaters) and the old Iceland…

  • Flora

    Akureyri

    This artist-run collective selling creative designware and handicrafts strives for sustainability and reuse in the materials in its goods.

  • Alþýðulist

    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…

  • Sjoppan

    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…

  • Eymundsson

    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.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Vínbúðin

    North Iceland

    Government-run liquor store, inside the supermarket building.

  • 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.

  • Vínbúðin

    North Iceland

    Government-run liquor store.

  • Vinbúðin

    North Iceland

    Government-run liquor store.

  • Vínbúðin

    North Iceland

    Government-run liquor store.