Thrift shopping in Iceland: common questions
Short answers to common questions. Hours and addresses are on each store's page.
What is Góði hirðirinn?
A big thrift store run by the waste company SORPA, at Köllunarklettsvegur 1 in Reykjavík. It sells donated furniture, lamps, tableware, books and records. A branch opened in June 2026 at the SORPA recycling centre in Hafnarfjörður, mostly with building materials.
What is Kolaportið?
A flea market at Tryggvagata 19, by the old harbour in Reykjavík, open at weekends. It has over 50 sellers: antiques, vintage clothes, Icelandic wool sweaters, books and records. It's not a charity shop.
Where are the Red Cross shops in Reykjavík?
At Laugavegur 12, by Hlemmur, in Mjódd and in the Kringlan mall. There are also Red Cross shops in towns around the country.
What is a "loppa"?
A rent-a-shelf shop. People rent a stall and sell their own clothes and things. They're not charities, but everything is secondhand.
Are there thrift stores near Keflavík Airport?
Yes, in Reykjanesbær: Hertex, a Red Cross shop, Fjölskylduhjálp Íslands and Fjölsmiðjan, and the rent-a-shelf shop Víkurbásar in Njarðvík. Some of their details are unverified, so check before you go.
Are there thrift stores outside Reykjavík?
Yes. Akureyri has several, and there are stores in Selfoss, Reykjanesbær, Egilsstaðir and many small towns. Outside the capital many are open only a few days a week, and some only in summer.
What does "unverified" mean?
We couldn't find a reliable source, or sources disagree. Call or check the store's Facebook page before making a trip.
How do I report a mistake?
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