Shopping in Iceland - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques
Going shopping in Iceland, one must first set oneself a certain goal, so as not to get confused, because this small country has supermarkets, large malls, flea markets, and boutiques - the choice is really vast. “Kringlan Mall” near the center of Reykjavik is the capital's largest shopping center, quite common for a big city, with almost two hundred shops, a cinema, and even a library. For children, there is “Adventure Land” with all sorts of toys, books, a pool with balls, a big castle, and many other things. In this mall, you can find products of both global and local brands.
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There are many places in Iceland where you can buy memorable souvenirs. A huge number of books, including the ones in English, are sold in "Mál og Menning". The same shop offers music CDs and video games, and on the first floor, there is a cozy cafe. Álafoss store occupying a former factory building of the late 19th century in the suburb of Reykjavik sells wonderful Icelandic sweaters, socks, blankets, elven boots, and other handmade woolen products, as well as knitting kits and instruction books.
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Small shop “JFS Handcraft” in Djupivogur is worthy of the tourists' attention. Its owner, a great artisan, makes his own jewelry and other things from deer antlers and beautiful Icelandic stones at reasonable prices. Hafnarfjordur has Alfagull Souvenir Shop offering products created by Icelandic designers. These are wooden figurines, unique jewelry and quality products made of volcanic lava and soft wool.
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