4 Best Places to Shop in North Iceland, Iceland

Colorful hand-knit Icelandic sweaters and other woolens join a handsome exhibition of locally made handicrafts and art at Bardúsa. But the real draw is an old 1900s grocery store and hardware shop hidden in the back of the building, left entirely untouched since the last century, full of vintage goods and sundries. The upstairs rooms are dedicated to a merchants’ museum. Opening hours are sporadic during the winter months, so call ahead or check their Facebook in advance.

Based in the same delightful turf-topped store as the information center, Alþýðulist (which translates to “folk art”) sells lots of colorful woolens, souvenirs, and handmade crafts proudly produced in the Skagafjörður area. Opening hours can be sporadic in the winter months, so check their Facebook or call ahead in advance.

If you want to make sure your Icelandic woolen goods are truly made in Iceland, then the KIDKA wool shop is your best bet. The wool is not only processed here, but this is also where the goods are designed and manufactured.