The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Reykjavik, Capital Region

July 15, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Reykjavik bears the distinction of being the world’s northernmost capital, and for many Icelandic visitors it also serves as a gateway to the rugged adventure options beyond. Recharge after outdoor pursuits in one of the many geothermal springs or luxurious indoor spas. We appreciate Reykjavik’s open-minded and energetic culture that includes a hip and internationally recognized music and arts scene, great food and notoriously "enthusiastic" nightlife.
Restaurants in Reykjavik

1. Metal Design

Skolavoerdustigur 2, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 552 5445 http://metaldesignreykjavik.is/
Excellent
89%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Metal Design

Reviewed By KrisCT2019 - Rocky Hill, United States

On a visit to Iceland in 2018 I stumbled across Metal Design Jewelry store. I could have spend hours browsing the selection. Beautiful, unique pieces at reasonable prices. If you're looking for a special piece of jewelry visit Metal Design and you'll find it.

Vesturgata 5, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 552 6036 [email protected] http://www.kogga.is
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Kogga - Ceramic Studio - Gallery

In the centre where Reykjavik’s old heart beats there is a charming red house, once called Aberdeen. There, Kogga, one of Iceland’s most renowned ceramic artists, runs her studio and gallery. The artist warmly welcomes visitors to her gallery that displays unique art pieces hand crafted on the spot. Catch a glimpse of the kiln in the back, it ensures visitors to cool Iceland a very warm welcome indeed!

Reviewed By fizzy1991 - Nashville, United States

This is a beautiful shop that has unique designs that truly shows the artists talent and eye for design. Some things were out of my price range but I found a beautiful tiny vase that I just had to take home. Thanks for the friendly service too.

3. Burid

Grandagardi 35, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 551 8400 [email protected] http://blog.burid.is/english
Excellent
88%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Burid

Búrid - The Icelandic Pantry is a cheese shop in Reykjavík offering the best in gloriously stinky cheeses, jams, olives,cured meats, chutneys and other nibbles and noshes. The store has developed a strong following among Icelandic curd nerds for its selection of specialty foods from dairy farms and other small, local producers all over the country. You’ll find artisan cheeses made from Iceland’s unique goat’s, cow’s, and ewe’s milk, alongside organic skyr (skyr and Icelandic goat’s milk are the country’s two contributions to Slow Food’s Arc of Taste). Burid also offers up homemade farmhouse ice cream and other local epicurea like smoked and cured salmon, locally made preserves and harofiskur (traditional dried fish). The staff is eager to talk shop so it's a good place to get the skinny on the local foodie scene and sample some of the finest farmhouse fare Iceland has to offer.

4. JS Watch Company

Laugavegi 62, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 551 4100 [email protected] http://www.jswatch.com
Excellent
98%
Good
2%
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

JS Watch Company

The first and only watch manufacturer in Iceland.

Reviewed By Itacal1001 - Bentonville, United States

Gilbert Gudjonsson is an Icelandic treasure! He is not only an amazing watchmaker, but a great ambassador for Iceland. I found out about JS Watch while I was planning my second trip to Iceland. My wife and I spent four days in Reykjavik at the end of a 10-day tour of Iceland in October 2019. We stopped by Gilbert’s shop every day we were in Reykjavik, to look at his watches, but also to talk to him and hear his stories. There is never any pressure to buy anything. He will gladly pull out any watch for you to try on. On our second trip to his store, we both picked out watches (I chose the 2018 World Cup and my wife chose a 101 Art Deco). We picked them up on our third day in Reykjavik (Gilbert has to change the bands) and on the fourth day, we just stopped by to tell him good-bye and have our picture taken with him. The watches aren’t cheap, but they aren’t crazy expensive, either ... and they are beautiful. Gilbert will happily show you his work area and let you watch him work on a watch, although he’d much rather tell you about Iceland or one of his fishing trips. Bottom line: Gilbert is a class act. He loves watches. He loves Iceland. And he loves entertaining people who drop by his shop.

5. 12 Tonar

Skolavoerdustigur 15, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 511 5656 [email protected] http://www.12tonar.is/
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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5.0 based on 163 reviews

12 Tonar

12 Tonar, established in 1998, is a legendary record store and a label in the heart of Reykjavik. In 2019 we added a bar and a cafe which is very popular with the locals. We regularly host concerts and events in the store or in our beautiful backyard, where the sun always shines. Established in 1998 12 Tonar music store quickly became an important part of the Icelandic music scene. In 2003 we started the label with a special emphasis on young and upcoming musicians. Oscar Winner Hildur Guðnadottir, 2 times Oscar nominated Johann Johannsson and Gramophone Artist of the year, pianist Vikingur Olafsson all took their first steps with us. All the profits we make go directly back into the music creating an organic 12 Tonar dedicated to the local scene.

Reviewed By Thelassie - Hamilton, Canada

Cool, cozy shop who greet you with a friendly hello and a nice cup of espresso. Picked up some cool Iceland bands on vinyl with great recommendations from the owner. If you are a vinyl collector and are in Reykjavik, do not miss this shop.

6. Skumaskot

Skolavoerdustigur 21a, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 663 1013 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/skumaskot.art.design/
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Skumaskot

We are an Art and Design collective, selling a wide variety of goods. In Skúmaskot you can buy paintings, prints, cards, clothes, sculptures, jewelry, ceramics, glass ornaments, and so much more. Everything in the shop is designed and made by the 11 artists and designers who run the shop, and when you visit you get to meet one of them, as they take turns working in the shop.

7. SES design - Island

Borgartun 23, Reykjavik 105 Iceland +354 571 1250 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/sesdesign.island
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

SES design - Island

8. Lucky Records

Raudararstigur 10, Reykjavik 105 Iceland +354 551 1195 http://luckyrecords.is/
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 72 reviews

Lucky Records

Reviewed By bbaron01854 - Lowell, United States

We went to see the Iceland Airwaves off-venue show for "Revenge of Calculon" which was fabulous BTW, and browse this incredible shop with an amazing selection from the last 7 decades of all sorts of music. Stop in and say hi, I wish I bought a T-shirt (my one regret).

9. Thorvaldsens Bazar

Austurstraeti 4, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 551 3509 [email protected] http://thorvaldsens.is/index.php/verslunin
Excellent
83%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Terrible
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Thorvaldsens Bazar

The Thorvaldsens Association was founded in 1875 by a group of women in Reykjavik with the aim of giving back to the community. Thorvaldsen's first bazaar was held 4th to 5th. November 1876, selling hand-crafted items and other purchased items. Subsequently, bazaars were regularly held where women brought hand-made products, mainly knitted, and gave the profits to various issues where funding was needed, but especially to the Children's Fund after its establishment in 1906. In June 1901 the Thorvaldsens Bazar formally opened in its final housing at Austurstræti 4 and has been run by the women there ever since. From the beginning, Thorvaldsen's women have been volunteering at the bazar and giving their unselfish work for good causes, many of them knitt products that are for sale as well.

Reviewed By 2429AKM - London, United Kingdom

I really wanted an authentic Icelandic sweater and so finding the perfect one was a priority for me when we arrived in Iceland. We first tried looking in one or two of the more 'standard' tourist shops in Reykjavik and I was a bit disappointed by the selection available there. Then we happened upon this little gem of a shop. The sweaters that they stock are hand knitted and so even though they are marked as small or medium or large, etc. they still come out in slightly different shapes and sizes and colour and pattern variations and you do have to try a few on to find the right one, but I now have my own perfect Icelandic sweater (which, even in August, came in surprisingly handy as we went on to travel around the west side of the country!). This really is a beautiful, unique and very practical memento of my trip.

10. Aurum by Guobjorg Jewellery

Bankastraeti 4, Reykjavik 101 Iceland +354 551 2770 [email protected] http://aurum.is/
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

Aurum by Guobjorg Jewellery

Rated as the 2015 Best Boutique in Reykjavik by Grapevine Magazine, Aurum has been an institution in the heart of Reykjavik since 1999. Named after our award-winning designer Guðbjorg Kristin Ingvarsdottir, Aurum designs are all hand made in-house and are notable for their fine detail and delicate nuances, inspired by Icelandic nature.

Reviewed By DearReader48 - New York City, United States

Unique and beautiful jewelry; creative designs that are wonderfully crafted. Sustainable packaging; excellent customer service, speedy shipping with communication at every step of the process. I dealt with the online shop; looking forward to visiting the store on a future trip to Iceland.

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