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Sat)
Kron sells its own outlandishly wonderful handmade shoes with all the flair you'd expect
of an Icelandic label. Colours are bright, textures are cool, and they're even wearable
(those practical Icelanders!).
Mál og Menning
BOOKS
Friendly, popular and well-stocked independent bookstore carries great English-language
books for getting under the skin of Iceland. Check out
Thermal Pools in Iceland
by Jón G
Snæland and Þóra Sigurbjörnsdóttir; you can browse it in the lively cafe. Also sells CDs,
games and newspapers.
Kolaportið Flea Market
MARKET
Held in a huge industrial building by the harbour, this weekend market is a Reykjavík in-
stitution. Don't expect much from the selection of secondhand clothes and old toys, just
enjoy the experience. There's also a food section that sells traditional eats such as
rúg-
brauð
(geothermally baked rye bread),
brauðterta
('sandwich cake', a layering of bread
with mayonnaise-based fillings) and
hákarl
(fermented shark).
Lucky Records
MUSIC
11am-10pm Sat & Sun)
This deep den of musical goodness holds loads of modern Icelandic music, but plenty of
vintage vinyl, too. The huge collection spans hip hop to jazz and electronica. Occasional
live music.
12 Tónar
MUSIC
