Shopping

Aftur was established in 1999 and has from the beginning made fashion clothing from recycled clothing. Local designer Bára Hólmgeirsdóttir is behind this label that creates mostly womenswear from recycled clothing with high-quality craftsmanship. The small Laugavegur street store also […]

Are you hunting for rare NES games or obscure heavy metal records? Do you want to find out what your sister’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer VHS collection is worth? Look no further,  Geisladiskabúð Valda, or ‘Valdi’s CD Store’ is every […]

A must-visit for every design enthusiast, this is Reykjavik’s standout housewares shop. The vibe is whimsical and utilitarian at once: flowerpots that look like they’re made of folded paper, elegant wood brooms and dustpans that feel too pretty to use […]

Iceland’s quirky, artsy culture is a perfect breeding ground for creatives—Björk, anyone? Its emerging fashion design scene is on full display at Kiosk. Eight local designers own it as a co-op and are often spotted behind the register or advising […]

Kringlan Shopping Mall, located just east of the city center, has over 150 shops, restaurants and service outlets, including fashion wear, food stores and gifts. The shopping center includes a multi-screen cinema, food court and “Adventure Land”, a large supervised […]

Lucky Records is Iceland’s largest record store which offers a wide selection vinyl records and CDs, both new and used. The company started in Kolaportið flea market and grew from there – today it comprises more than 40.000 items with […]

Iceland Gift Store / Rammagerdin was established in 1940 and is one of the oldest gift stores in Iceland. Rammagerdin, or Iceland Gift Store, soon became the biggest seller of Icelandic crafts to locals and travelers alike. As tourism grew […]

Record store with good collection of local and international music. Collection of indie, rock, jazz, blues, soul, metal, classical music on vinyl and cd. The store was formed by Bad Taste label wich is mostly former members of The Sugarcubes.

Vintage is a big deal in Reykjavik, and Spúútnik is its ground zero as the oldest and most beloved of the bunch. The shop’s owners regularly travel throughout Europe and the U.S. to bring back vintage treasures, which gives the […]

Established by a local merchant in 1976 and run by the family ever since, Vínberið was originally a grocery store, which in the mid-nineties shifted its attention to the confectionery all city dwellers know and love today. The shop offers a […]