Shopping

Iceland offers excellent possibilities for shopping, while the general price level is similar to the other Nordic countries, the prices of designer and luxury goods are often considerable lower than in other countries. Tax-free shopping is widespread and visitors should check out: quality woolen goods, Icelandic design clothing and jewelry, Icelandic arts and souvenirs along with Icelandic sweets and chocolates. There’s always something new and exciting in Iceland no matter the time of year.

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Shopping in Iceland

Iceland design — An awakening of awareness
Icelandic design has been in the limelight over the past few years and impressive exhibitions by Icelandic designers have received well-deserved attention for their originality and resourcefulness. This has been reflected in an increased awareness of the importance of design in Icelandic culture, and not least for improving the economic performance of Iceland's business sector—good design adds to the value of quality products, enhancing the competitiveness of those companies that give attention to the importance of design.


Shopping —A national pastime in Iceland
Shopping is something of a national pastime in Iceland that is eagerly shared with visitors. While the general price level is similar to the other Nordic countries, cosmopolitan buyers will appreciate Iceland for its particularly competitive fashion wear and designer labels.


Tax-free shopping in Iceland

Tax-free shopping is widespread and visitors should check out: quality woolen goods, maps of Iceland, Viking jewelry, runes, rune calendars, flowers, Icelandic design clothing and jewelry, books about Iceland and the Icelandic nature, paintings by Icelandic artists, hand -crafted sculptures, Icelandic sweets and chocolates, smoked salmon, Icelandic design furniture and more. There’s always something new and exciting in Iceland no matter the time of year. 

OUR TOP PICKS

1. 66°NORTH
Icelanders have been thankful for 66° North for a long time. Since 1926 the company has dedicated itself to protecting the Icelandic people..

2. Iða
IÐA is a spacious and contemporary, independently run bookshop, .

3. Gullkunst
The Icelandic nature has often been praised for its ruggedness, moonlike surfaces and awe-inspiring shapes.