Whose Data is it Anyway?
Government institutions and other public organisations gather a lot of data. Some of them – like the Statistics Office – have it as their main purpose, others as a part [&helli
Scooter = Trouble Shooter
Renting a scooter for a few hours is just the ticket to see a good amount of Reykjavík in a quick spurt of time. Tired of walking everywhere, and nonplussed […]
Friða Frænka
This small boutique is a jam-packed treasure chest overflowing with antique furniture and items to perk up your apartment. In every corner of the shop you’ll find some unique ite
More Monsters and Mythical Beings: Meet Skoffin
Here is where you’ll learn what the offspring of a cat and a fox looks like, and to avoid its deadly gaze at any cost. “In our past and our […]
Cheap Reykjavik
Now, Reykjavík isn’t really cheap. However, there are plenty of ways to shave impressive amounts of krónur off your monthly purchases, and “Cheap Reykjavík” is where Grape
Got Mjólk?
Be proud to rock your milk moustache! There is much pride for Iceland’s milk. In fact, studies have shown there are actual unique health properties to it. “In scientific studie
How to Properly Celebrate Our Silver
The Icelandic handball team recently returned from the Beijing Olympics sporting silver medals (and, yes, it’s a real sport.) This is Iceland’s greatest sports achievement to d
Ten Years of Iceland Airwaves
How is this event different to how it was ten years ago? I don’t think I would have expected to be in this position ten years ago. I wasn’t sure […]
The Lover’s Guide to Iceland
The well-known myth about Icelandic women being goddess-like and undisputedly the most beautiful specimens of the female kind in the world is a great tourist attraction. Of course
Handprjónasambandið
The Hand-knitting Association of Iceland’s official store, Handprjónasambandið, sells wool products of uncompromising quality. The store features pullover sweaters, cardigans a
Kron
High fashioned Shoe Shop. Click on image to see bigger map! Phone: 354 551 8388 View map: click here Address: Laugavegi 48, 101 Reykjavík Website: kronbykronkron.com/
Kolaportið
Reykjavík’s massive indoor flea market is a wonderful place to get lost for a few hours, rummaging through stall upon stall of potential treasures. There are heaps of used cloth
KronKron
This hip new shop stocks the latest trends in everything from socks to sweaters. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Laugavegi 63B Phone: 354 551 8388 Web: www.kronkron.com
Cintamani
Cintamani stocks Icelandic quality outdoor-gear and travel equipment, guaranteed to keep the whole family nice and warm in any type of weather. Here you’ll find almost everything
Gyllti Kötturinn
One of a few second hand shops that have popped up in recent year, Gyllti Kötturinn also offers some pieces by locals. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: […]
The Viking
The large tourist shop The Viking sells all sorts of souvenirs and neat gift items to bring back home. The selection includes postcards, outdoor clothing, teddy bears, maps, books,
Spúútnik
One of the best secondhand shops in the country, with recycled clothes at a range of prices. Click on image to see bigger map! Address: Laugavegur 32, 101 Reykjavík Phone: [&helli
Smekkleysa (Bad Taste Records)
The legendary Smekkleysa (Bad Taste) label has been a key player in the Icelandic music scene since the eighties, releasing milestone records by the Sugarcubes, Sigur Rós and coun
Mál og Menning
Mál og Menning bookstore is a Reykjavík essential if there ever was one. It occupies three levels at Laugavegur, and sells stationary, children’s games, foreign newspapers, Ice
IÐA
A great source for all kinds of reading material, with restaurants on the second floor. Click on map to see bigger map! Address: Lækjargötu 2a, 101 Reykjavík Phone: +354 511 [&h