About
Kolaportið Flea Market sits in Reykjavik, Iceland, and is a good stop for anyone who wants to see how locals shop and what they make. It is described as Iceland's largest flea market, and it draws visitors looking for vintage finds, local crafts and traditional foods.
What you can find
- Vintage finds and secondhand items, often with a little history attached
- Local crafts, a practical way to bring home something made in Iceland
- Traditional foods, which give a taste of everyday Icelandic eating
Plan your visit
The market is open only on weekends, so build your visit around that. Because it is a flea market rather than a set display, the stalls and their stock change, and part of the pleasure is browsing without a fixed plan.
It is also one of the easier places in the city to find unique souvenirs. Rather than buying the same mass-produced keepsakes sold in tourist shops, you can look for pieces that are older, handmade or simply unusual. Set aside time to wander the aisles slowly, and bring cash or check beforehand which payment methods the stallholders accept.
Kolaportið suits visitors who enjoy hunting through secondhand goods, want to shop like a local, or are looking for a souvenir with more character than the usual.
