Must-see shopping in Southwest Iceland

  • Þingborg, wool workshop, interior and exterior

    Þingborg

    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…

  • Langidalur Shop

    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…

  • Engi

    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…

  • Icewear

    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…

  • Una Local Products

    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…

  • Gallerí Laugarvatn

    The Golden Circle

    Local handicrafts, from Icelandic sweets and ironwork to ceramics and woollens.

  • Útgerðin

    Heimaey

    A good bet for Icelandic crafts and design.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Samkaup Strax

    The Golden Circle

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

  • Samkaup-Strax

    The Golden Circle

    Groceries. Located next to Grund Restaurant.

  • Icewear

    Heimaey

    A good place to pick up outdoor adventure gear.

  • Vínbúðin

    The South

    National liquor chain with limited hours.