Shopping Centers in Iceland

Shopping Centers in Iceland

If you are interested in international brands, shopping centers Kringlan and Smáralind are the places to visit.

Kringlan Shopping Center

Kringlan Shopping Center in Reykjavík is located a 10-minute drive from the city centre. Over 170 shops offer an excellent variety of fashion, jewelery, arts and handicraft as well as restaurants and coffee houses, a bar, various services and a cinema. There you will find the outdoor clothes shops 66°North and ZO-ON Iceland.

Smáralind Shopping Center

Smáralind Shopping Center has around 90 stores and is located in Kópavogur, a15-minute drive from the centre of Reykjavík. You will find a large variety of clothing stores, several specialty stores, restaurants and coffee houses as well as Iceland’s largest cinema. The 66°North clothing shop is also located here.

ZO-ON Iceland While enjoying the great outdoors, wearing the proper clothing is most important, especially in Iceland. ZOON is a highly popular brand of Icelandic-designed outdoor clothing that you can trust.

General view on Iceland. Photo by Olga

Tax Free Shopping

Collect your Refund

Collect your refund in cash, get it credited to your credit card or mail back the check by using the Refund envelope accompanying the check. Make sure you are well informed of the terms and conditions. VAT rates are 24% and 12% on books and music. Minimun spending amount (VAT included) is 6,000 ISK. Maximum 3 months from date of purchase for validation of goods.

Purchased items, together with receipts and other documents must be shown BEFORE going to passport control.

Purchaser has to have permanent residence outside of Iceland.

Refund Locations

Collect your refund at these locations:

    Keflavík airport – Arion Bank

    Reykjavík airport - Information desk

    Reykjavík harbour - Service centre for cruise passengers

    Seyðisfjörður Port – Tax-free desk, Smyril Line

For more information, see https://www.kefairport.is or http://www.cruiseiceland.com.

As a traveler residing outside Iceland, you are entitled to claim VAT on your purchases. Shopping for more than 6000 ISK on one receipt makes you eligible for a tax refund, so remember to ask for your Tax Free Refund Form at the store counter. When departing from Keflavík Airport, the Tax Free Refund is paid in the currency of your choice. Other departure points usually have a service desk or tax-free agent on board.