Where to buy things in Iceland? Iceland travel shopping guide

Friends who go to Iceland can also shop in Iceland. The following small series will recommend some shopping places for everyone, or list some things that are more suitable for purchase when comparing. Let's go with Bian Xiao to see which places are suitable.

Iceland is famous for its high prices. Shopping in Iceland and shopping in Europe and America are not a concept or style at all. Shopping in Iceland is more about buying Icelandic characteristics. This Icelandic shopping guide aims to introduce Iceland's most popular specialty goods, specialty shops and souvenir shops, as well as practical shopping guides for supermarkets and shopping malls. Except Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, there are few large-scale towns and shopping choices, so Reykjavik naturally occupies the highest proportion in this paper.

Reykjavik shopping

Reykjavik, the capital, is very friendly to shoppers, because most shops are within a walking distance of 15 minutes from the city center, mainly located in Laugavegur Street, which is known as the main shopping street, and sklavrustgur Street directly opposite Hargrimes Cathedral. There are also many shops related to Laugavegur on the streets of bankastrti and austurstrti.

From the following Reykjavik city center map, it is the area of two yellow streets on the map. Basically, the most worthwhile independent stores can be found in this area.

: Icelandic characteristics

1. Icelandic wool clothing -Lopapeysa

Iceland wool coat is becoming one of the symbols of Iceland. If you want to take home a souvenir that best reflects the "Icelandic style" and has practical value, Icelandic wool coat is the first choice. Icelandic wool clothing was originally made for the actual needs of Icelandic farmers and fishermen. It is made of raw wool, which is very warm and decorated with various traditional totem colors. Icelanders can say that there are one (more) pieces. You can buy an Icelandic sweater as soon as you arrive in Iceland and wear it to play in Iceland. Besides wool clothes, you can also find all kinds of wool products in shops, such as scarves, gloves, hats, wool blankets and so on. However, wool coats in Iceland usually wear ties, so you must wear undercoat.

Many shops in Iceland sell wool clothes, including various souvenir shops and clothing stores, and several of them are particularly distinctive.

Icelandic Knitting Association-Icelandic Hand Knitting Association

You can tell the characteristics of this company from its name. The sweaters sold here are all Icelandic sweaters, most of which are hand-knitted, ranging from basic models to some fancy ones. There are two shops in the city center, but the main one is smaller. In a semi-basement of sklavrustgur Street, traditional wool coats of various colors are piled up. The branch is on Laugavegur, the main shopping street, which is relatively neat.

Headquarters address: Reykjavik, SklavRustgur 19,1Kloc-0/(Hagrim Cathedral facing the street).

Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:00- 19:00, Saturday 9:00- 18:00, Sunday 10:00- 18:00.

Branch address: Laugavegur53b, Reykjavik, 10 1.

Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:00- 18:00, Saturday 10:00- 17:00.

Laforce

The brand name comes from the waterfall next to the woolen sweater factory, which opened a shop in the city center.

Address: No.8, Laugaveji

Business hours: 10:00- 18:00.

Beiou shop

Mainly Icelandic wool clothes, but also some outdoor products. In addition to Icelandic brands, there are some high-quality outdoor brands from other countries, which are small and expensive.

Address: Reykjavik, Iceland, 2 10 1.

Business hours: 9:00-22:00.

Reykjavik flea market-Kolaport flea market

Reykjavik's flea market is located in the city center and is open for two days every weekend. The appearance of the building is unpretentious and there is no market at all. Walking in it is like going back in time, going straight back to the 1980s, where you can buy second-hand clothes, sweaters (whether brand-new or second-hand), books, trinkets, Icelandic handmade jewelry, old stamps and postcards, and there is also a corner dedicated to selling food, cold food and some spices from other countries. Sauce and dried noodles from China can also be bought here.

The famous fermented shark meat here is less than 1000 kronor. If you must try this infamous Icelandic "beautiful" food, buying shark meat here won't make you feel too distressed about your wallet.

The wool clothes sold in the flea market are all very traditional styles, and most of them have iconic Icelandic wool patterns, which are much cheaper than the boutiques in the city. But there is no tax refund here, and many shops can only trade in cash. In addition, Iceland has no bargaining culture, so don't bargain with the shopkeeper for hundreds of crowns. Many shopkeepers are grandparents.

Address: Reykjavik, Trygvagtu 19, 10 1

Business hours: every Saturday and Sunday, 165438+ 0: 00 am to 5: 00 pm.

2.2.sptnik-Vintage is an ancient book.

The obsession of fashionable young men and women in Iceland with retro is not difficult to see from the clothes of various young Icelandic people in the city center. Reykjavik also has many antique shops, and the oldest and most popular one is always located in Sptnik, Laugavegur, the main street.

The shop is full of colorful clothes. If those avant-garde motorcycle jackets and shiny sequins don't suit you, at least look at the permanent product in the store-Icelandic sweater. Although it is not particularly cheap here, it is still very cost-effective if we catch up with the discount season. In particular, there will be one or two kilograms of sales every year. The clothes you see are all weighed by weight, which is most suitable for shopping.

In addition to the storefront on the main street, there is also a large shopping mall on the third floor of Cleveland, which is introduced below.

Address: Reykjavik, Lauga Fogul, 28B, 10 1.

Business hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 18:00.

Iceland skin care

Iceland has good air and water. Everything is natural. Iceland has also developed several skin care brands, all of which are natural and fresh. Besides buying it for yourself, giving it away is also a good choice.

Blue lagoon skin care-blue lagoon skin care

Blue lake hot spring can be said to be a place that everyone who comes to Iceland will go. The blue lagoon surrounded by volcanic lava is steaming like heaven. There is free mask mud in the blue lagoon for everyone to experience, which not only becomes a must-see place to come to the blue lagoon, but also becomes a symbolic commemorative photo.

This kind of mask paste is very popular. Now Blue Lagoon has developed more kinds of masks and skin care products, but the popular product is white mask, and green seaweed mask is also worth a try.

Place of purchase

In addition to the shops in Blue Lake Hot Springs, blue lagoon Skin Care also has a shop in Laugavegur, the main shopping street in the city center, which is very easy to find. However, if you don't need to check it, it is more convenient to buy it at the duty-free shop at Kevlavik International Airport in Iceland. Direct tax exemption, no need to fill in the tax refund form.

Biological effects -Beoufi

Beoufi is the upstart of Iceland's skin care products, which gradually ignites popularity in the global fashion and beauty circles. Although the advertisement is almost invisible, its reputation is invincible.

The brand is natural and high-tech, and many Icelandic natives are its loyal users. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a national skin care brand.

The retail price of Beoufi in China is relatively high. If you come to Iceland, you certainly shouldn't miss the opportunity to buy in large quantities. Iceland has pharmacies, some skin care shops, design shops, and Hagkaup, a large shopping mall introduced below. In terms of price, it is always the most cost-effective to buy it at the duty-free shop at the international airport. Of course, if you buy enough in the store, you can ask for a tax refund, which is just one more step.

solo

Sley is a skin care brand of the same name founded by Icelandic actress SleyElasdttir, and it is an organic skin care series. The taste is faint Icelandic herbal flavor, and the packaging is very simple. Hand cream and lip balm are very popular. Common in design rooms and pharmacies in the city center. There are also duty-free shops at the airport.

If you just want to try it, the bathroom in fontana geothermal hot spring near Jin Huan uses Sley's products.

Icelandic health products/food

Icelandic fish oil

Many people have heard of Icelandic sea cucumber (also known as red polar ginseng), which has the advantage of being located in the unpolluted waters of Iceland. However, Icelandic sea cucumber has no thorns and is not a traditional respected species in China, so Iceland is famous for its nutritious fish oil. Icelandic fish oil is cheap and good, so I won't promote the benefits of eating fish oil. You don't have to worry about choosing fish oil in Iceland. Mainly a local brand-LYSI. Other fish oils, such as the own brand of Pink Pig Supermarket, are actually produced by Lysi.

There are all kinds of products

In order to save money, you must go to Bonus, a pink pig supermarket, to buy fish oil. The price here is the cheapest. If you don't want to take up luggage space, you'd better buy boxed capsules, one capsule a day. If you buy a bottle, you usually take two or three capsules a day. The same effect requires buying more bottles and taking up more luggage space.

OmNom- Nordic design handmade chocolate

Don't think that Iceland's snacks are only famous Icelandic yogurt, but there are actually Icelandic chocolates! The first time I saw omNom chocolate, I couldn't help but marvel at its beauty. Such exquisite packaging has the unruly temperament of Iceland's ethnic minorities. OmNom, which originated in Reykjavik, is a very young brand, dedicated to making delicious and distinctive chocolate with the best raw materials.

However, products with such care are indeed expensive. They are sold in many coffee shops, bookstores and design rooms in the capital, with prices ranging from 1300 kronor to 1600 kronor. If you buy it at the airport, it's only 990 kronor, which is definitely worth it. There are many flavors to choose from. My personal favorite is the sea salt flavor in green package and the coffee flavor in brown package. Coffee is a special flavor, which was developed in cooperation with Reykjavik Baking Company, a leading local coffee shop. Fragrant but not greasy, recommended by both hands.

However, don't just look at appearance to choose. Purple is a strange licorice flavor that Icelanders like. If you didn't grow up in northern Europe, it's really hard to like it.

Address of flagship store: 4, 10 1 Reykjavik, Iceland.

Business hours:11:00-18: 00.

Nordic design

Icelanders are very artistic and creative, and are not bound by tradition, which is also reflected in their designs. For those who like Nordic design, being in Iceland can not only meet your expectations of Nordic customs, but also give you some unexpected surprises.

In Reykjavik, the capital, you can find many Icelandic brands with different styles, some focusing on home, some focusing on art, some focusing on clothing, and some are a mixture of everything.

viktor krum

Cramer's little house is the oldest wooden house in Reykjavik. It has a beautiful appearance and a hole. All Icelandic designs. There are more than 200 designs by Icelandic designers, including household items, jewelry, clothing, skin care products, chocolate and so on. On the left side of the entrance door, there is a jewelry studio. Sometimes, you can see that the designer is polishing seriously and working very hard.

Address: Bankastri 77, Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 1.

(Note: Since May 20 16, Cramer has moved out of the black house due to the expiration of the lease. The new address is listed here, and its street is connected with the main shopping street (Laugavegur).

Business hours: Monday to Friday 9: 00-18: 00; Saturday10: 00-17: 00; Sunday 12 to 17.

golden

Aurum is definitely a paradise for Nordic fans. Its shape is simple and refreshing, full of childlike interest. All kinds of beautiful colors and cute knickknacks make people want to take home.

Address: Bankastrti4, Reykjavik, Iceland, 10 1.

Business hours: Monday to Friday10: 00-18: 00; Saturday11:00-17: 00; Sunday 12 to 17.

hrimhnnunarhs

Hrm is a colorful home brand. There are two storefronts in the main shopping street in the city center, one is home and the other is kitchen supplies. Later, it opened a branch in Cleveland Shopping Center outside the city center.

HrmEldhs (main kitchen supplies)

Address: Reykjavik, Laugaveiji 32, 10 1

Business hours: Monday to Saturday10: 00-18: 00; Sunday 13:00- 17:00

hrimhnnunarhs

Address: Reykjavik, Laugaveiji 25, 10 1

Business hours: Monday to Wednesday10: 00-18: 00; Thursday 10 to 21; Friday-Saturday10: 00-18: 00; Sunday 13:00- 17:00

Grim Kringlen

Address: Reykjavik, Kringlunni4- 12, 103.

Business hours: Monday to Wednesday10: 00-18: 30; Thursday 10 to 21; Friday10: 00-19: 00; Saturday10: 00-18: 00; Sunday 13:00- 18:00

A more detailed introduction of the above three stores can be found in the Nordic Design Store in Reykjavik that I wrote.

Spark design space-spark design space

SPARK is not only a shop, but also a display platform for Icelandic design, hoping to highlight the internal relationship between designers and their fields. There are not only Icelandic design products for sale, but also some design-related activities and projects are often carried out to present and express Iceland's design concept from the aspects of vision, touch, taste and smell. Besides buybuy, if you want to know more about Icelandic design culture, you must come here and have a look.

bonus

Bonus is probably the most famous supermarket chain in Iceland, and it is recognized as the cheapest and most affordable. Bonus's internal product display structure is simple, and the product variety is not absolutely rich, but it is no problem to meet the basic dietary needs. Bonuses can be seen in downtown Reykjavik and big towns all over the country. The disadvantage of Bonus is that its business hours are not very friendly, basically between 10 and 6: 30. On some days, you don't open the door until 1 1 or 12. If you want to shop in this supermarket, you must go during the day.

koruna

Krone is also a very affordable supermarket chain. Krone shops are usually bigger than Bonus, and their products are relatively complete, especially fresh meat and fish. In addition to the capital area, there are some in other towns. Krone's business hours are more friendly than Bonus's. Although different shops close at different times, they usually close around 8-9 pm.

Hagkop

Hagkaup is a hypermarket-style supermarket, selling all kinds of goods from food and cosmetics to various household appliances. Hagkaup has many choices. If you want to buy Lopi, an Icelandic wool thread, the price is also very good. Hagkaup's food price is relatively high, and other commodities are in the middle price range.

10- 1 1

0- 1 1 is a 24-hour supermarket chain with a scale between convenience stores and large supermarkets. The price is estimated to be the most expensive among supermarket chains in Iceland. The advantage is that it can be seen everywhere in Iceland. Iceland Kevlavik International Airport also has it. You can buy a phone card. If you are really in a hurry and want to buy something to eat, you can choose 10- 1 1.

Tax rebate in Iceland

Although the price in Iceland is not low, many shops in Iceland can refund the tax. According to the category of goods, the tax refund can generally range from 1 1% to 24%. The following are some requirements and precautions for Iceland's tax refund.

Consumption amount: a single 6000ISK. This 6000 kronor refers to the total price of goods that meet the conditions of one-time tax refund, and a single commodity does not have to exceed 6000 kronor.

Refundable goods: Not all goods can be refunded. Service consumption, such as tour groups, restaurants, hotels, etc. , non-refundable General merchandise can be returned, but postcards and stamps are not. You can ask the clerk when shopping. Some stores may not participate in the tax refund. Most shops that can refund tax will hang a tax refund flag in front of the store, usually pink or blue.

Tax refund form: When shopping, most stores will ask you if you need a tax refund. If the clerk doesn't ask, you can directly ask for the detailed tax refund form: can I get the tax refund form?

Fill in the tax refund form: you need to fill in your name, passport number, permanent address, credit card number, signature, etc. It is required to fill in capital letters. If you want to get cash directly at the airport tax refund, you don't have to fill in your credit card number.

Location of tax refund: Reykjavik's tax refund point has been cancelled now, and now the tax refund can only be made at Kevlavik International Airport in Iceland, which is located on the first floor. Now, everyone has to get a tax refund before the security check. It is recommended that you apply for tax refund before checking your luggage, in case the tax refund officer asks to check your shopping.

Opening hours of the tax refund window: open when there are international flights.

Time to get the tax refund: If you choose to refund the money to your credit card, it may sometimes take 6 to 8 weeks to receive the tax refund. You can also choose to cash it directly at the airport tax refund window, but each order will be charged a certain handling fee.

Tax refund is too late: if you arrive at the airport too late and don't have enough time to apply for tax refund before boarding, don't worry. When you get a tax refund form when shopping, the clerk will usually give you an envelope. After returning home, you can send the completed tax refund form back to the headquarters of the tax refund company. Please refer to this page for specific procedures and precautions.