10 Best Places to Shop in Greater Reykjavík, Reykjavík

Knitters, listen up: Storkurinn sells locally sourced wool in all colors. The inventory of imported wool is certainly larger, but this is the place if you're looking to find some local yarns for your next project.

This respected outerwear brand has been keeping Icelanders warm since 1926. The outlet shop is a good way to save a few dollars without skimping on quality. What better place to buy your cold-weather gear than a country straddling the Arctic Circle?

Whether you're in need of stationery, office supplies, or crafting accoutrements, A4 on Skeifan is the place to be. While it may look like an office supply store on the surface, there is an expanse of wool, knitting supplies, and loads of arts and crafts for kids.

Hiking boots? Check. Crampons? Check. Everything else you might need to stay warm, dry, and safe while exploring Iceland? Check. Fjallakofinn stocks quality brands of all the outdoor gear and sports supplies you may need (or just want) to take your Iceland adventure to the next level. 

This well-curated shop in the Kringlan shopping mall offers a wealth of Icelandic designs to liven up your home as well as a selection of on-trend international objects and accessories.

This mall has a number of charming clothing stores and a movie theater as well as good places to get souvenirs. An overhaul of its food court reinvented the space as a modern food hall, with a few adjacent sit-down restaurants and bars that offer darts, shuffleboard, and karaoke. It's on the east side of town at the intersection of Miklabraut and Kringlumýrarbraut. Buses 1, 3, 4, and 6 stop at Kringlan.

What began as an online shop offering a variety of skincare products and well-made accessories is now a beautiful brick-and-mortar store. It's the perfect spot for design-conscious travelers on the search for a souvenir or two.

Those planning to spend a few nights under the stars can skip the tent and sleeping bags when packing their bags (more room for souvenirs!) and just rent one here. The professionals at Rent a Tent know exactly what kind of gear you're going to need to face the elements and offer package deals that include everything one would need for a Ring Road trip or trekking into the Highlands.

One of Iceland‘s two major shopping malls, Smáralind (pronounced smow-ra-lind), is in Kópavogur, a community neighboring Reykjavík to the south. It's huge—you'll find 90 stores across three floors—and houses, among other stores, international clothing chains Zara and H&M, as well as Build-a-Bear and a wide range of Icelandic shops. The mall also features a movie theater and gym. Bus 2 stops at Smáralind

If you plan on spending time outdoors, this is a one-stop shop for all the items you'll need. Útilíf carries basic gear and clothing for hiking, climbing, walking, and other outdoor sports.