Must-see shopping in Reykjavík

  • 66 North

    66° North

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Iceland’s premier outdoor-clothing company began by making all-weather wear for Arctic fishermen. This metamorphosed into costly, fashionable streetwear:…

  • KronKron

    KronKron

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    This is where Reykjavík goes high fashion, with labels such as Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood. But we really enjoy its Scandinavian designers …

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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,…

  • Handknitting Association of Iceland

    Handknitting Association of Iceland

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Traditional handmade hats, socks and sweaters are sold at this knitting collective. You can also buy yarn, needles and knitting patterns and do it…

  • Skúmaskot

    Skúmaskot

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Local designers create unique handmade porcelain items, women's and kids' clothing, paintings and cards. It's in a large renovated gallery that…

  • 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…

  • Kron

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Kron sells its own outlandishly wonderful handmade shoes with all the flair you'd expect of an Icelandic label. Colours are bright; textures are cool; and…

  • Orrifinn

    Orrifinn

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Orrifinn's subtle, beautiful jewellery captures the natural wonder of Iceland and its Viking history. Delicate anchors, axes and pen nibs dangle from…

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    Mál og Menning

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A friendly, well-stocked independent bookshop with a strong selection of English-language books offering insights to Iceland. It also sells maps, CDs,…

  • Kiosk

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    This wonderful designers' cooperative is lined with creative women's fashion in a glass-fronted boutique. Designers take turns staffing the store.

  • Geysir

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    One of the city's best bets for traditional Icelandic clothing and unique modern designs. Geysir's menswear store boasts an elegant selection of sweaters…

  • 12 Tónar

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A very cool place to hang out, in two-storey 12 Tónar you can listen to CDs, drink coffee and on summer Fridays sometimes catch a live performance. It is…

  • Rammagerðin

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    One of the city's better souvenir shops, Rammagerðin offers loads of woollens, crafts and collectibles. It also has branches at Skólavörðustígur 20,…

  • Fjallakofinn

    Fjallakofinn

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    One for gear geeks: Fjallakofinn is stacked high with brand-name camping and climbing gear, GoPros and every conceivable must-have bit of kit. But expect…

  • Cintamani, Bankastræti shop

    Cintamani

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    One of Iceland's premier outdoor designwear companies. Clothes tend towards the stylish (and pricey) and are not always so practical for hard-core camping…

  • Hrím design shop

    Hrím

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    With one large high-concept design store, and one smaller kitchenware store (Laugavegur 32), Hrim stands out for its creative Scandinavian and high-end…

  • Eymundsson

    Eymundsson

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Great choice of English-language books, newspapers, magazines and maps. It has another branch in Old Reykjavík.

  • Steinunn

    Reykjavík

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

  • Geysir

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The women's wear branch of the popular Icelandic fashion company. It also stocks other big brands, as well as children's clothes and accessories.

  • 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…

  • Dogma

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    This quirky T-shirt specialist is the go-to spot for scouting out funky local designs with a cartoonish appeal. It also does a nice line in comedy fridge…

  • 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…

  • Geysir Heima

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Furnishings, home decor and design goods from the famous Icelandic fashion brand. Its men's and women's clothing stores are nearby, also on…

  • 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.

  • Aurum

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Guðbjörg at Aurum is one of Reykjavík's more interesting designers; her whisper-thin silver jewellery is sophisticated stuff, its shapes often inspired by…

  • Ófeigur Björnsson

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Ófeigur Björnsson and other local goldsmiths make jewellery with lava and other natural materials. Hildur Bolladóttir is a master dressmaker and also…

  • Heilsuhúsið

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Stop by to shop with the locals for health food, smoothies and supplements beneath the equally organic and health-conscious Gló restaurant. It carries the…

  • Blue Lagoon Shop

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Forgot to stock up on facial masks and unguents at the Blue Lagoon? Here's your chance! You'll also find its line of beauty products at Lyfa pharmacies,…

  • Lucky Records

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    This deep den of musical goodness holds loads of modern Icelandic music, but plenty of vintage vinyl too. The huge collection spans hip hop to jazz and…

  • 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…

  • Tulipop

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    The stationary, tableware and toys here feature cute Icelandic cartoon creations from the magical island of Tulipop: Gloomy, Bubble, Mama Skully and Mr…

  • 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.

  • Farmers & Friends

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Downtown outpost of the rustic-chic clothing range. It also stocks attractive, countryside-themed household items, books, bags and music.

  • 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.

  • Spúútnik

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    This jam-packed secondhand store offers a less expensive way to pick up that Icelandic sweater you've been hankering for.

  • Iðnú Bookshop

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    You’ll find a large selection of road and hiking maps at the specialist Ferðakort map department at Iðnú Bookshop.

  • Iceland Camping Equipment Rental

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    Rents out camping gear and gadgets that create a portable wi-fi hot spot. You can collect and drop off kit after hours.

  • Orr

    Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur

    A creative couple craft delicate, nature-inspired jewellery using pearls, semiprecious stones and lustrous metals.