Kolaportid Flea Market
Kolaportid Flea Market
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Tchiemy
London, UK109 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 December 24, 2021
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Sarah G
Denver, CO5 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 June 14, 2022
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Mary M
Atlantic Mine14 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 March 16, 2022
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Jenny T
South Pittsburg, TN181 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 November 12, 2023
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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 June 22, 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 December 4, 2022
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tahliah f
2 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 April 1, 2022
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Ann B
115 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Definitely need to make sure that you visit the flea market in the weekend. Sure it had some cheesy stuff but they had some great vendors with perfect products for gifts. Prices are reasonable and better than the other places I visited prior to the visit here. They have lots of lava jewelry, salts, chocolates and wool sweaters. I was excited with my purchases at the postcard merchant. Managed to snag four postcards representing my adventures that were over a hundred years old. The perfect unique souvenir from Iceland.
Written November 2, 2021
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Wesley C
Tucson, AZ9,878 contributions
Aug 2021
Kolaportid Flea Market is held every weekend in a huge warehouse near the Harbor. Also have a section selling food products. Nothing caught my eye, but it was fun to look. I was hoping to find some vendors selling original artwork, but no luck. Good option if the weather is too cold or too wet.
Written July 15, 2022
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PatYevics
Baltimore, MD42 contributions
Mar 2020
We took one easy day in Reykjavik and we went to this Flea Market. Clearly lots of junk but also some interesting items as well as tourist items/foods. I actually bought a really cool jacket for $20.00. I would not spend a lot of time, but if you have an hour or two, it is worth it.
Written March 25, 2020
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marinamaria
Rome, Italy92 contributions
Qual è l’indirizzo di questo mercato?
jan s
Downingtown, PA34 contributions
Translate to English please
Nathan S
Stillwater, OK76 contributions
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.
Michelle M
Belmont, CA19 contributions
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.
Angela T
Orlando, FL
Is this market open on the winter months (January)?
Michelle M
Belmont, CA19 contributions
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!
JenY
Ontario, Canada124 contributions
does the food court (ones sold the licorice, hakarl and stuffs) open until the closing hour ie. 5pm or just open half day?
Junius T
Olive Branch, MS149 contributions
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
ted5403
Atlanta, GA11 contributions
Can you find local and upcoming artist painting there?
LondonBritAbroad
United Kingdom79 contributions
I dont remember seeing any there. Its mainly clothes, books, nick nacks etc
whitcat
Corsica, France1 contribution
Will it be open over Easter Week-end?
Karen G
37 contributions
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
seeingspots
Forest, Canada108 contributions
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.
Mark W
Toronto, Canada931 contributions
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.
psmith1964
Westford, MA1 contribution
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
Mark W
Toronto, Canada931 contributions
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.
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