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1. Bardúsa
Colorful handknit Icelandic sweaters and other woolens join a handsome exhibition of locally made handicrafts and art at Bardúsa. But the real draw is an...
Colorful handknit 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. It features an impressive collection of vintage goods and sundries still sitting on the shelves and hanging from the walls and ceiling. The upstairs rooms are dedicated to a merchants’ museum.
Brekkugata 4, Hvammstangi, Northwest, 530, Iceland354-845–0586 -
2. Sjoppan
Product designer Almar Alfreðsson converted the entryway of his family home on the trendy Listagil art street to create the smallest design shop in Iceland....
Product designer Almar Alfreðsson converted the entryway of his family home on the trendy Listagil art street to create the smallest design shop in Iceland. The 40-square-foot space houses a curated selection of interesting products by local designers and artists, with items by foreign designers as well. The general theme is cool, playful, and humorous. Ring the bell for service.
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3. 66°North
The ultimate Icelandic heritage brand, 66°North has managed to stay trendy with both cool fashionistas and their rural grandparents. Their Akureyri location, smack dab in...
The ultimate Icelandic heritage brand, 66°North has managed to stay trendy with both cool fashionistas and their rural grandparents. Their Akureyri location, smack dab in the middle of downtown, offers all their classic wares, from their iconic Workman's hat to their popular Jökla parka. Pick one up and watch as suddenly everyone starts speaking Icelandic to you.
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4. Alþýðulist
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...
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.
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5. Búðin
The island’s only supermarket is well stocked with supplies and also with that good old-fashioned community spirit from the golden age of the local retailer....
The island’s only supermarket is well stocked with supplies and also with that good old-fashioned community spirit from the golden age of the local retailer.
Hafnargötu 19, Northeast, 611, Iceland898–2058 -
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6. Eymundsson
There’s an Eymundsson bookstore staffed by bibliophiles in almost every major town in Iceland, and the Akureyri location sits on one of the hot corners...
There’s an Eymundsson bookstore staffed by bibliophiles in almost every major town in Iceland, and the Akureyri location sits on one of the hot corners of town where the main high street meets the trendy Listagil street, which leads up to the church. Here you'll find all the latest titles along with a few classics, in both Icelandic and English, plus an excellent selection of magazines. Their superb in-house coffee shop is Te & Kaffi.
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7. Flóra
This lovely concept studio/store presents a beautiful array of goods made by local artists, farmers, designers, and more. They aim to promote fair trade, support...
This lovely concept studio/store presents a beautiful array of goods made by local artists, farmers, designers, and more. They aim to promote fair trade, support local culture, and encourage creativity through workshops, events, and exhibitions. Hours can vary.
Eyrarlandsvegur 3, Akureyri, Northeast, 600, Iceland354-661–0168 -
8. Folda-Anna
This shop has been selling woolens, knitting kits, sheepskin rugs, and other souvenirs to locals and visitors for more than 20 years. It's a great...
This shop has been selling woolens, knitting kits, sheepskin rugs, and other souvenirs to locals and visitors for more than 20 years. It's a great place to get a traditional Icelandic woolen sweater.
Hafnarstræti 100, Akureyri, Northeast, IS-600, Iceland354-461–4120 -
9. Fornbókabúðin Fróði
There’s a treasure trove of secondhand books here, with around 85% Icelandic titles and quite a few books in English, too. Among the romance novels...
There’s a treasure trove of secondhand books here, with around 85% Icelandic titles and quite a few books in English, too. Among the romance novels and pulp fiction you’ll find the occasional rare classic, with some dating back to the 1700s. The owner, Olga, has been running the shop for over 30 years, but now in her 80s, she has passed the baton to a couple of charming young Brits named Stu and Ren, who run it on her behalf.
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10. Jólagarðurinn
Located just south of Akureyri in a fairy-tale-inspired house decorated with giant candy canes and trimmed with faux frosting, Jólagarðurinn is not the place for...
Located just south of Akureyri in a fairy-tale-inspired house decorated with giant candy canes and trimmed with faux frosting, Jólagarðurinn is not the place for grinches. The inside is packed to its pretty little rafters with an impressive display of Christmas goods, and the smell of burning embers mingles delightfully with those of peppermint, cinnamon, and smoked lamb. Icelandic Christmas music blends romantically with the tick-tock of Black Forest cuckoo clocks and the sound of wood crackling on an open hearth, fueling an atmosphere that should have your heart bursting with Yuletide joy, even in the middle of summer.
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11. KIDKA Wool Factory
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...
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. They run workshops (for a fee) and offer complimentary tours of the factory, where you can learn the secret of how they make their wool so soft and fluffy.
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