Iceland Shopping and nightlife
Shopping in Iceland
In Iceland, almost every major attraction has a gift shop selling the best of Icelandic wool sweaters and blankets, along with other items that keep you warm.
In Reykjavík, Laugavegur is the main shopping street while Kringlan and Smáralind are the major shopping malls (both claim to be the largest). The small indoor flea market, Kolaportið (near Icelandic Phallological Museum), held every weekend, is a great place to find knick-knacks.
Icelandic liquor also makes a great gift. Brennivín, a caraway-spiced spirit best served chilled from a small shot glass, is probably the nation's favourite. Icelandic gin is also becoming very popular.
Mon-Fri 0900-1800. Shops that cater to tourists tend to open every day, although some may have reduced hours on Sundays.
Nightlife in Iceland
Apart from Reykjavík, nightlife in Iceland is a subdued affair.
In the capital, there are bars and pubs ideal for a pöbbarölt (pub crawl) that can go on into the late hours, especially during the summer months when the city enjoys long daylight hours.
Harpa, Iceland's premier concert hall situated on the Reykjavík waterfront, has a string of programmes year-round to entertain locals and tourists alike. Presently, Harpa has four residents, namely the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Icelandic Opera, Reykjavik Big Band, and Maxímús Músíkús (Iceland's most famous musical mouse and is hugely popular among Harpa's youngest guests).
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