Heritage House · 1
- Penninn Eymundsson Austurstræti, Reykjavík / Online
An Icelandic bookshop, founded 1872 — the national living room where a book-mad nation browses, sips and buys for jólabókaflóð. Every Icelander has stood in these aisles. store page → · open in the atlas →
Hidden Gem · 14
- BIOEFFECT Reykjavík / Online
Icelandic scientists engineered barley to grow epidermal growth factor in a lava-field greenhouse, and BIOEFFECT built a skincare house on it. Clean, strange and very Icelandic — science you can put on your face. store page → · open in the atlas → - Brynju Ís (Brynja) Aðalstræti, Akureyri
Brynju Ís has served Akureyri its old-school Icelandic soft-serve since the 1930s, including the 'bragðarefur' mix-in sundae. It is a genuine local landmark that draws queues in summer. store page → · open in the atlas → - Fotografi Skólavörðustígur 22, 101 Reykjavík / Online
It is best known for Traditional photographic print shop with 200 vintage cameras hanging from walls; works by contemporary photographers looking beyond Iceland's landscapes; vinyl soundtrack heavy on punk and old-school Icelandic crooner Stefán Islandi; tiny red-iron-walled shop. store page → · open in the atlas → - Handknitting Association of Iceland Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavík / Online
The knitters' own co-operative — every lopapeysa here is hand-knitted in Iceland from Icelandic wool by a named member, no factory imitations. The genuine article, bought from the hands that made it. store page → · open in the atlas → - Kirsuberjatréð Vesturgata 4, 101 Reykjavík / Online
It is best known for Eclectic gathering of art-meets-craft homewares, jewellery and curiosities — fish-skin bags, radish paper bowls, chicken-feather music boxes, upcycled rubbish and driftwood, baby clothes in fine wool; run by 11 female artisans with workshop hosting international guest artists and exhibitions. store page → · open in the atlas → - Kormákur & Skjöldur Reykjavík
Reykjavík men's outfitters founded 1996, launching their own label in 2010 with tailored British-inspired tweeds, oil-cloth jackets, and Icelandic design. store page → · open in the atlas → - Mjöll Reykjavík / Online
It is best known for Simple and modern jewelry combining traditional Icelandic metalsmithing techniques with modern trends; versatile and elegant pieces for everyday wear. store page → · open in the atlas → - Omnom Chocolate Reykjavik
Omnom makes bean-to-bar chocolate in Reykjavik, pressing its bars from organic cacao and Icelandic milk. That work has earned the factory awards. store page → · open in the atlas → - PRAKT Jewellery Reykjavík / Online
PRAKT is a Reykjavík goldsmith and silversmith studio run by Sigríður Edda Bergsteinsdóttir and Þorbergur Halldórsson, who design and cast each piece on-site from silver, gold-plated silver and gemstones. Signature lines include the Birki collection, cast from real Icelandic birch branches, and the Hraun collection, modeled on the island's lava rock. store page → · open in the atlas → - Rammagerðin Skólavörðustígur, Reykjavík / Online
Founded in 1940, Rammagerðin gathers Icelandic design into a Reykjavík gift house, including lopapeysur, jewellery, lava ceramics, fish-leather goods and cosmetics from Icelandic makers. Its range spans handmade wool sweaters, ceramics and design from more than 100 Icelandic designers. store page → · open in the atlas → - Reykjavik Roasters Reykjavik
Reykjavik Roasters began in 2008 as Kaffismiðja Íslands before rebranding in 2013, and still roasts each batch with a different profile until the fit is right. Its three cafes pour hand-picked Brazilian lots like Sertao and Da Lagoa. store page → · open in the atlas → - Sjoppan vöruhús (Design Shop) Akureyri town centre
Sjoppan vöruhús is a family-run design and gift shop in central Akureyri stocking Icelandic-made design objects, crafts and souvenirs. Local shopping guides single it out as a well-liked independent. store page → · open in the atlas → - The Handknitting Association of Iceland Reykjavik
This knitters' cooperative sells lopapeysa sweaters and accessories hand-knitted from 100% Icelandic wool, plus the yarn to make your own. Its shops are on Skolavordustigur and Borgartun. store page → · open in the atlas → - Urta Islandica Reykjanesbaer (Keflavik)
This family business, a member of the Reykjanes Geopark, makes herbal teas, herb salts, syrups, jams and chocolate from local Icelandic herbs. Its shop is at Basvegur 10 in Reykjanesbaer. store page → · open in the atlas →
The Register · 2
- 66 North Iceland
Reykjavík’s outerwear institution since 1926 — born clothing Icelandic fishermen and rescue teams, now technical parkas and shells proven against the North Atlantic. store page → · open in the atlas → - Kolaportið Flea Market Reykjavik, Iceland
Kolaportid, Reykjavik's weekend public market at Tryggvagata 19, where stalls of collectors, booksellers and food traders run Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-17:00. First-party door live with vendor directory and events. store page → · open in the atlas →