4 Best Places to Shop in Reykjanes Peninsula and the South Coast (with the Golden Circle), Iceland

In the heart of Reykjanesbær, the friendly Nanna has operated this glamorous gift shop for more than 30 years. Selling fresh flowers and high-quality design items handpicked from all over Scandinavia, you will find popular items like famous Moomin cups and Georg Jensen kitchenware.

A funky little art gallery founded by an Icelandic couple in search of new life in the countryside, Galleri Laugarvatn has a wide variety of Iceland handcrafts from well-known Icelandic designers and local artists. Next door they have a cafe where you can get light meals for a reasonable price; the homemade waffles are especially lovely.

In this charming little corrugated iron house you will find traditional sweets, handmade soaps, and postcards depicting views of Eyrarbakki. Stepping into the shop feels like entering a small museum; it is styled after a convenience store managed by the legendary Guðlaugar Pálsson from 1919 until his death in 1993. Be aware that it's only open on weekends.

What used to be a charming and tiny design boutique is now a beautiful and spacious store located in the heart of Hafnarfjörður. They carry a wide selection of gifts by trendy Icelandic and Scandinavian designers, including posters, ceramics, jewelry, and much more.