Kolaportid Flea Market
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- Jeggie J2 contributionsUnique experience.Amazing market with artisanal Icelandic foods, Good value jewellery and knitwear. Also some unique curios, militaria and rock-wear. Do watch out for the guy near the cafe who tried charging my wife 125,000 Isk (£711 GBP) for a raw emerald silver ring, actually worth between 30-100 GBP. Caveat emptor but the Icelanders there are fair and honest.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 December 2023
- CorsetQueenGreater London, United Kingdom150 contributionsFlea or flee. The choice is yours.If you fancy killing some time whilst wandering around town (or need some shelter from the blizzard outside) then pop in. Only open Saturday and Sunday from 11am this place is really eclectic. Second hand stalls mingle with new offerings. There's also a small corner for local delicacies such as dried fish, liquorice and the chance to try the infamous fermented shark. Be warned it's not a place for the easily offended....I saw whale, foal and horse meat available a few feet away from a stall which I'm pretty sure had real fur coats for sale! Make your own mind up but check your morals at the door....Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 January 2024
- Mike JEssex, United Kingdom57 contributionsGreat place to explore a wide range of "stuff" from touristy to practical. Record store amazingWe visited this market on Sunday morning, just as it opened. As per most reviews it is a really mix of stalls, from touristy tat to everyday practical foodstuffs etc with some "junk" amongst it all Highly recommended as an experience. It was relatively quiet with a number of stalls closed / not present due to time of year Personal favourite was second hand record/ CD stall- Excellent range of classic albums from 70s- 90s (well from my point of view anyway) and most in very good condition. Bought several and could easily have bought a lot moreVisited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 January 2024
- mohzan hKuala Lumpur, Malaysia484 contributionsFlea MarketOpen on weekends start at 10am , located in capital city of Reykjavik. Lots lots of varieties .......textiles, food , sorvenirs, gift , antiques , photo , paintings , etc etc. Traders are ok , allowed you to view and check / hold the items . Prices are slightly on the high side........infact everything in Iceland is quite expensive . A sign said " please do not bargain, we are just a small trader " A must visit , you will definately find something worth buying, I bought chocolates ........delicious n reasonable price.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 23 March 2024
- macffeeToronto, Canada23 contributionsWorth an hour to visitGreat hour spent mooching around. A mix of antique or flea market stuff; sweaters, jewelry, crystals and hidden amongst that are hand crafted unique items. Nice blustery walk along the seafront to get there. LovelyVisited July 2024Travelled soloWritten 6 July 2024
- wafflesnnanasSan Francisco, California42 contributionsOddities Galore!This was a great place to browse on a weekend. You’ll see a lot of vintage things and odds and ends. Lots of souvenirs to get as well, but I think in terms of pricing you’ll be able to find cheaper elsewhere- but keep in mind that you do support local vendors when you shop here. Def worth to check it out!Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 1 September 2024
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Tchiemy
London, UK108 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Very nice, the best place in Reykjavík to buy handmade jewellery , crafts and lopapeysa ( sweater)
I checked every shop in the centre( including hand knitting association, Alafoss, THORVALDSENSBAZAR )and here definitely you’ll find the best price.
I bought 3 lopapeysa for less than 50.000 kronas! ( of course I bargained a LOT with the guy) I bought from the Icelandic guy selling trinkets , he sells bric a brac and a few lopapeysas ( he sells other women jumpers who live in the countryside) they are all handmade in Iceland with Icelandic wool, some has the name of the person who knitted it, he also has some second hand which are very cheap but not all second hand are Icelandic wool ir handmade( it’s a mix if real lopapeysa and old generic jumpers) I recommend his stall, he also gave my teenage daughter a few gifts to put her jewellery in.
The other stall we liked was Hidden People selling nice hand made crafts at a very good price and another one selling lava jewellery ( an Icelandic lady was the owner) the item was quality I paid around £11 ( 2000 krona) much cheaper than the souvenir shops on the high street.
Just be careful because there are some fake Chinese products being sold there ( jumpers and jewellery and toys)
I checked every shop in the centre( including hand knitting association, Alafoss, THORVALDSENSBAZAR )and here definitely you’ll find the best price.
I bought 3 lopapeysa for less than 50.000 kronas! ( of course I bargained a LOT with the guy) I bought from the Icelandic guy selling trinkets , he sells bric a brac and a few lopapeysas ( he sells other women jumpers who live in the countryside) they are all handmade in Iceland with Icelandic wool, some has the name of the person who knitted it, he also has some second hand which are very cheap but not all second hand are Icelandic wool ir handmade( it’s a mix if real lopapeysa and old generic jumpers) I recommend his stall, he also gave my teenage daughter a few gifts to put her jewellery in.
The other stall we liked was Hidden People selling nice hand made crafts at a very good price and another one selling lava jewellery ( an Icelandic lady was the owner) the item was quality I paid around £11 ( 2000 krona) much cheaper than the souvenir shops on the high street.
Just be careful because there are some fake Chinese products being sold there ( jumpers and jewellery and toys)
Written 24 December 2021
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Sarah G
Denver, CO7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
I was so excited for this and it's really a dud. If you're surgically looking for cheap (as in sweaters for 150 us dollars) then this is absolutely the place to go. For any other reason, skip it. The selection is poor and it's a lot of the same stuff over and over. Most prices, other than for icelandic wool sweaters, are not any better than what you can find anywhere else in the city.
Written 14 June 2022
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Mary M
Atlantic Mine20 contributions
Jul 2021
There are so many things to browse at the Flea market! The weather was warmer than I expected in July, so I needed a light weight short before hiking the volcano. I found just what I needed for only 400 kronur (like $3.50ish). The coolest thing though are all of the people there, tourists and locals. We were lucky enough to see a couple of groups of young guys doing the bachelor party thing. They parade the "groom to be" around and add strange clothing (which can be found at the market). I imagine this doesn't happen all of the time, but Iceland had just opened up in the end of June, so things were happening! BUT...... They are only open on the weekends!!
Written 16 March 2022
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Jeggie J
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Amazing market with artisanal Icelandic foods, Good value jewellery and knitwear. Also some unique curios, militaria and rock-wear. Do watch out for the guy near the cafe who tried charging my wife 125,000 Isk (£711 GBP) for a raw emerald silver ring, actually worth between 30-100 GBP. Caveat emptor but the Icelanders there are fair and honest.
Written 5 December 2023
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Jenny T
South Pittsburg, TN274 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is an active flea market (Google the meaning). This is not a mall.
There are new & used goods here. You can also barter here, some local made and some goods from China. It's set up to get requirements for life on this island.
If you walk thru the stores in town, you see the volcanic salt, cinnamon rolls, lava rocks, and wool hats/sweaters - you will find it all here and save 30-50% compared to these shops.
There is also a hot dog vendor inside (2 hot dogs & coke $10 us) Chip $3 US.
I have photos and receipts as proof. Expect a wool hat to be roughly $40US. Most of the folks there make it! There is a little bakery and meat place too.
I got the coolest wool hair scrunchys from a teen girl across from the hot dog place. She doesn't speak English, but her Mom does a little.
There are new & used goods here. You can also barter here, some local made and some goods from China. It's set up to get requirements for life on this island.
If you walk thru the stores in town, you see the volcanic salt, cinnamon rolls, lava rocks, and wool hats/sweaters - you will find it all here and save 30-50% compared to these shops.
There is also a hot dog vendor inside (2 hot dogs & coke $10 us) Chip $3 US.
I have photos and receipts as proof. Expect a wool hat to be roughly $40US. Most of the folks there make it! There is a little bakery and meat place too.
I got the coolest wool hair scrunchys from a teen girl across from the hot dog place. She doesn't speak English, but her Mom does a little.
Written 12 November 2023
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mohzan h
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia484 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Open on weekends start at 10am , located in capital city of Reykjavik. Lots lots of varieties .......textiles, food , sorvenirs, gift , antiques , photo , paintings , etc etc. Traders are ok , allowed you to view and check / hold the items . Prices are slightly on the high side........infact everything in Iceland is quite expensive . A sign said " please do not bargain, we are just a small trader "
A must visit , you will definately find something worth buying, I bought chocolates ........delicious n reasonable price.
A must visit , you will definately find something worth buying, I bought chocolates ........delicious n reasonable price.
Written 23 March 2024
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CorsetQueen
Greater London, UK150 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
If you fancy killing some time whilst wandering around town (or need some shelter from the blizzard outside) then pop in.
Only open Saturday and Sunday from 11am this place is really eclectic. Second hand stalls mingle with new offerings. There's also a small corner for local delicacies such as dried fish, liquorice and the chance to try the infamous fermented shark.
Be warned it's not a place for the easily offended....I saw whale, foal and horse meat available a few feet away from a stall which I'm pretty sure had real fur coats for sale! Make your own mind up but check your morals at the door....
Only open Saturday and Sunday from 11am this place is really eclectic. Second hand stalls mingle with new offerings. There's also a small corner for local delicacies such as dried fish, liquorice and the chance to try the infamous fermented shark.
Be warned it's not a place for the easily offended....I saw whale, foal and horse meat available a few feet away from a stall which I'm pretty sure had real fur coats for sale! Make your own mind up but check your morals at the door....
Written 27 January 2024
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Vilma7836
Finland12 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
You should go here to look for cheaper woollen sweaters. There are a few sellers. The best one is an English speaking lady who sells sweaters and other woollen accessories made by 5 different women. There are plenty of choices and sizes, all hand made. Very good service. Prices are about 20 000 ISK when in other stores they are at least 27 000 and more ISK. There are also other sellers than this lady which you can check out.
Written 22 June 2022
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Michelle M
Belmont, CA19 contributions
Nov 2022
This was something that I wanted to experience while in Reykjavik. I think more because it might have something you just can't find in the shops downtown. I was right! Ended up purchasing a lopapeysa handknitted by the vendor herself. This one of a kind sweater has already brought me so much joy. Most vendors accept credit card. There was just enough stuff to look at, we got there an hour before they closed and didn't have a whole lot of time to browse.
There is a mini market where you can buy fish and I think cheese? We didn't have time nor the proper ways to carry it back home in our luggage. The Kolaportid Flea Market is located across the street from the Harpa Center. Only open on the weekends. Happy shopping!
There is a mini market where you can buy fish and I think cheese? We didn't have time nor the proper ways to carry it back home in our luggage. The Kolaportid Flea Market is located across the street from the Harpa Center. Only open on the weekends. Happy shopping!
Written 4 December 2022
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tahliah f
3 contributions
Mar 2022
I had just arrived in Reykjavik on March 27, 2022. I stopped an Icelander on the street who directed me to the Kolaportid Flea Market. I found it and happily walked around touching things and just taking in the sights. I left after an hour and walked around the corner not realizing I was entering another entrance to the building. What an excellent mistake! There I found a delightful shop owner named "Gem", and what a gem she is! Her handmade soaps are exquisitely scented and I purchased a real treasure. See pic. I hope she enlarges her space and adds more great items. Can't wait to return!
Written 1 April 2022
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How much time is needed to visit this market? We are thinking of going but could be short on time and may have only an hr or less there.
Written 19 February 2023
I think an hour is enough time. It's a small market. I did a quick walk through, then went to the booths that caught my attention. The handmade lopapeysa sweaters.
Written 19 February 2023
Is this market open on the winter months (January)?
Written 28 December 2022
I checked their website, it looks like that you're in luck. They are open every weekend from 11-17 (11am-5pm). Have a great time!
Written 29 December 2022
does the food court (ones sold the licorice, hakarl and stuffs) open until the closing hour ie. 5pm or just open half day?
Written 6 November 2019
We were there from 4:15 - 5:00. The food area was cleaning and putting away food starting at about 4:40. We tried to get food last minute, about 4:55 and were too late. Food was gone
Written 23 January 2020
Can you find local and upcoming artist painting there?
Written 9 July 2018
I dont remember seeing any there. Its mainly clothes, books, nick nacks etc
Written 9 July 2018
On their FB page in response to a question asking if they are open over Easter weekend - jáþað verður opið skírdag, laugardag og annan í páskum frá kl. 11 - 17.
Which roughly translated is 'yes, we are open over the Christian holidays on Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm.
Hope that's more helpful
Written 27 March 2018
Anyone know what the approximate cost of the wool sweaters are now (2017-2018) We are going in March and I have read this is the best place to buy them. I was seeing the Handknitting Association advertising prices at $300.
Written 7 January 2018
The market is not 'the best' place for sweaters or much of anything. it is an OK market and worth looking in but keep your expectations well under control. If you are travelling outside of Reykjavik you may do much better than in the city. We had the good fortune to buy one for about $150 CAN in Seydisfjordur from a home knitter.
Written 9 January 2018
Hi, psmith1964. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Can I buy raw fish, ie is it like a classic fishmonger? Looking for places to buy whole/ fresh fish/ seafood to cook at our Air bnb ? Thanks
PS
Written 15 December 2017
There is a modest food market at the back where you can get a variety of seafood. But this is only when the market is open which is on the weekends.
Written 17 December 2017
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