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38 Threp is an exclusive shoes, clothes and accessories shop in Laugavegur, the main shopping street of Reykjavik.The selection boasts both international and Icelandic brands. The shoes are really nice and the prices are still decent enough, at least from Finnish point of view.The service is also exemplery, not too pushy but still responsive. The average item costs most probably around 100ý.
A charming shop selling Christmas decorations of all sorts -- tree ornaments, gift wrap, cards, decorations. Many items are handcrafted, from Iceland, and there are some imports. Wide price range - there's something for everyone's budget here.
This is a thrift shop on the main shopping street in Iceland, with a large selection of Icelandic sweaters and other clothing at excellent prices. I found a beautiful sweater for half the price of the ones at the flea market and there was a much larger variety of styles and sizes. Good selection of items - children's and baby clothes, and i believe men's clothes also - in good shape and nicely displayed. Icelandic sweaters
There are a number of shops around the town that sell vintage clothes and if your like me and want that one off piece then you'e bound to find it in one of these places but you do need a bit of time to sort through. Unfortunately I neither had the time (boyfriend on my back!) or the money as it can be expensive but next time i go back I'll definitely allow myself a shopping day That one off A lot
It is a little-known fact that Icelanders have a particularly sweet tooth. Vínberið (Icelandic for "grape"), located on Laugavegur, the main shopping street in Reykjavík, is a place where both locals and tourists go to get their sugar fix or buy some interesting souvenirs. There is even a section with the sign "Icelandic sweets" for those tourists who want to taste some zany Icelandic creations (too many of which involve liquorice for my liking, unfortunately). For those who want healthier sweets, Vínberið sells some fruit (that include fresh-picked Icelandic berries in the fall), along with the candy and chocolate it is known for.
For travels around Reykjavik, buy the map Sérkort Sudvesturland 1:75.000. This map shows riding trails, hiking trails, things to see, such as crater, geothermal springs etc. Easily available. Note that roads status change rapidly on iceland and do not be surprised if the map is not entirely updated - no matter how new it is.... ISK 1350
This historic Reykjavik landmark is in the basement of a "Bonus" supermarket, of course. Where else would you expect to find the record label associated with the Sugarcubes, Bjork and Sigur Ros? They have a nice selection of old and new recordings, posters teeshirts and other stuff, and music mags from Iceland and all over the world. If you're lucky, there will a live performance from local talent while you're here. Art Gallery too.Open from noon to 6, monday through thursday, noon to 7 on friday, and noon to 5 on saturday.
Legendary music shop with an outstanding collection of Icelandic sounds. Generous listening policy - ask politely, and they will allow you to listen to any recording prior to purchase. And a clerk may even give you a cup of coffee (espresso) to sip as you sample. Many different Icelandic musics to be heard: of course Bjork and Sigur Ros, but also other styles from Nordic Metal to Folk to Jazz (i.e. Sigurdur Flossason is an exceptionally fine sax player.)
Really, it's not surprising that cold dark wintry northern climes gave birth to the shopping mall as we know and love it. And it's not surprising that Reykjavik is home to two indoor malls. I visited Kringlan, the older of the malls, stopping here for a coffee and to get some gifts on my way back from the famous big lake and rift valley. Kringlan has a nice assortment of book and gift and department stores, its own grocery and food court, and the Icelandic equivalent of the Dollar Stores in the US. And parking is easy!
That Icelandic sweater you were thinking of getting your mother as a souvenir from Iceland - is she really going to wear it? Why not give her a local crafted piece of high-quality ceramics? Kogga is a well-known ceramic artist whose work is of international caliber. Other local ceramic artists show their work here as well.If you are like myself, you'll splurge and get a nice piece of ceramics for yourself, and satisfy your mother with one of those figurines of an Icelandic puffin. Icelandic sweaters are quite expensive, after all. The Kogga Keramik Galleri is just to the west of the center city.
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Q: We have 5 days in Iceland starting Jan. 25. What are the top 3 things we should see or do? Interests are nature, photography,...
A: The obvious top couple are the Golden Ring, the Blue Lagoon and the Northern Lights. These can easily be booked by a number of tour companies in Reykjavik. I went with...
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