It is best to go to shopping in Reykjavik to the main shopping street Laugavegur, and you can also go to the big Shopping Center "Kringlan" (4-12 kringlan) and huge Mall "Smaralind" In the suburb of Kópavogur. Now about what unusual and beautiful things can be bought in this city and where.
Souvenirs
Dogma. (Laugavegur 30)
This small store offers a good selection of various T-shirts with Icelandic symbols, sweaters with funny Icelandic slogans and symbols. The store also has funny things, such as lip balm with bacon aroma and much more.
Many tourists simply adore these unusual souvenirs, and prefer them to standard things. If you are a lover of such fun gifts, be sure to look at this shop. If you do not understand the jokes written on a T-shirt, ask the seller to explain is normal. And if you understand, ask anyway - the sellers adore chatting with the shop visitors.
Work schedule: Sat: 10: 00-17: 00, Fri: 10: 00-18: 30, Mon-Thu: 10: 00-18: 00
Litla Jólabúðin. (Laugavegur)
Local residents do not enter this store from January to October, that is, after and 2 months before Christmas. And in the pre-sea weeks the people here are darkness! And all because beautiful decorations and toys are sold here, many - handmade, so you probably will not leave the store with empty hands. In general, Christmas goods can be bought here all year round. And yet, a visit to this store is an excellent way to get to know the closer with Icelandic Christmas traditions. Some of them are quite interesting and unusual, by the way.
Work schedule: Mon-Sun: 09: 00-21: 00
BókabúÐ Máls OG Menningar (Laugavegur 18)
This is one of the largest bookstores in Iceland (although, in fact, the store is not that big). The choice of books from English books is pretty good (English books on the second floor). Also, the store has a pleasant coffee shop on the second floor - a huge bonus for each bookstore. The Danish National Daily Newspaper Berlingske Tidende somehow made this store in the list of the best 12 bookstores in the world. We will not argue with it, but better check for the word. The store is located in the middle of Legavegan Street.
Work schedule: Mon-Fri: 09: 00-22: 00, Sat-Sun: 10: 00-22: 00
The region of Álafoss.
This area is a residence of local artists and sculptors. Over the past few years, this area is becoming increasingly prosperous and popular, and now is one of the most cozy areas in the district. Go to Plant-Shop Álafoss is a treasure! The largest area of the area is all sleeping with cozy coffee shops, artistic workshops and beautiful shops where you can buy woolen products of handmade. By the way, one of the old pools in this area was transformed into a recording studio, partially belonging to the well-known indie rock group Sigur ROS.
Lucky Records. (Rauðaràrstígar 6)
Here you can find a huge collection of used musical plates - at quite adequate prices. Collectors, hold on! More than 10,000 vinyl records at a price of only 300 ISK, which is about 2 euros. Also, you can find a large collection of old and new CDs and DVDs, are also very cheap. Take up time if you are going to this store, you will dig here for hours! From time to time there are concerts of local groups and DJs.
Work schedule: Sat-SPU: 11: 00-18: 00, Mon-Fri: 09: 00-19: 00
Clothing, Shoes and Accessories
Kolaporti (TryggVagata 19)
This is a cheap and completely crazy place, the Reykjavik flea market. And this is the best place to buy vintage clothes, old books and various souvenirs. And the most pleasant part of the market - with food products (try the shark meat!). Come early to avoid crowds and chaos. Good things are bought here quickly. And, of course, come only with cash!
Work schedule: Sat-Sun: 11: 00-17: 00
Herrafataverzlun Kormáks Og Skjaldar (Kjörgarði)
In this store of men's clothing you can buy clothes and accessories from the most interesting young designers of Iceland. But it costs it welcoming. Also, a highly qualified hairdresser is operating at the store, so, you can immediately stop the image.
Work schedule: Mon-Sat: 11: 00-18: 00
Vopnabùrid Hólmasló 3)
It sells goods from one of the most bold designers of Iceland. His crazy projects can enchant and frighten even. For example, here you can find a leather belt from the leather of dolphin or wallets from the skin of the skin, Khe-Khe, the economy of China-Polsky. Something like this. Very unusual, and not cheap, well, it's clear.
Work schedule: Mon-Sat: 10: 00-18: 00
Kronkron. (63B Laugavegur)
This is one of the few clothing stores in Reykjavik, which offers a good choice of clothing from international designers. A little expensive, but beautiful. Here you will find all famous labels, such as Marc Jacobs, Henrik Vibskov and Vivianne Westwood, and many others, and, if you are not constrained in the means, you are destined to get out of this store, as if from the cover of Vogue magazine.
Work schedule: Sat: 10: 00-17: 00, Fri: 10: 00-18: 30, Mon-Thu: 10: 00-18: 00
Geysir. (Skólavörðustígur)
This fancy small store is not very popular among the locals, but, despite this, it is a great place for tourists, because the most interesting design pieces and clothing from local masters are sold. Good high-quality products from Farmers Market and popular backpacks FJÄLLRäven are sold. Also here you will see a huge amount of woolen products and cool upper clothes. The place is not very cheap, but the things that are sold here can be worn eternal (at least this affirms the seller).
Work schedule: Mon-Sun: 10: 00-18: 00
Jör Store. (Laugavegur 89)
Men's clothing of one young designer, who mixes classics and futurism in his works, is exhibited in the store. This store is one of the most interesting in Iceland at present. Again, everything is not too cheap. The designer is confident that clothing makes a person, so if you want to upset to look like a real gentleman. And the clothes here - the work of beauty, and not consumer goods.
Work schedule: Suck: 11: 00-17: 00, Mon-Sat: 10: 00-18: 00