Must-see shopping in Iceland
North Iceland
This multilevel gingerbread house sells a super-festive selection of locally made decorations and traditional Icelandic Christmas foods. It’s 10km south…
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…
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…
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…
Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður's central shopping centre houses the post office, a supermarket and the canteen Thai Koon.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Wander through the incense haze to browse funky Asian-inspired jewellery made right here with local stones and gems. Despite the address, it's actually…
Akureyri
Staff can be seen knitting behind the counter as you browse this outlet loaded with lopapeysur (traditional Icelandic sweaters) and assorted crafty items.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
A souvenir shop emblazoned with Icelandic flags, plastic Viking helmets and fluffy puffins. It also has branches at Hafnarstræti 1 and Skólavörðustígur 25.
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.
Laugavegur & Skólavörðustígur
Family-made pottery with a distinctive Viking flair. It's open until around 3pm on some summer Saturdays.
The Golden Circle
Groceries, camping supplies and a fast-food counter serving hot dogs and burgers. ATM outside.
Akureyri
Forget your long johns? Here's the shop for outfitting for backcountry travel and sport.
Reykjavík
This family-run design shop focuses on housewares, souvenirs and women's fashion.
