Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Miðborg, Capital Region

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!

The first and only watch manufacturer in Iceland.

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.

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.

Upplifun, Books and Flowers is located at the entrance of Harpa, Reykjavik's concert and conference centre, right in the center of Reykjavik. Selection of fresh, traditional and excotic flowers. Our professional florists make flower decorations for all events of life. Guide books, travel books, photo books, cooking books, art books, children books and fictional and non fictional books by Icelandic authors that have been translated into foreign languages Selection of beautiful gift items, local art & craft, design and imported products.

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.

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.

10 women 10 unique makers. You will always meet someone who has made something working in the store.