Reykjavík - Iceland - page 170

A very cool place to hang out, 12 Tónar is responsible for launching some of Iceland's fa-
vourite bands. In the three-floor shop you can listen to CDs, drink coffee and sometimes
catch a live performance. There's a new branch in the Harpa concert hall, too.
Eymundsson BOOKS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.eymundsson.is ;Austurstræti 18; 9am-10pm Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm Sat
& Sun)
This big central bookshop has a superb choice of English-language books, newspapers,
magazines and maps, along with a great cafe. A second branch can be found on
Skólavörðustígur ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Skólavörðustígur 11; 9am-10pm Mon-Fri,
10am-10pm Sat & Sun) .
Leynibuðin CLOTHING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.leynibudin.is ;Laugavegur 55; 11am-6pm Mon-Fri)
A consortium of young designers, Leynibuðin is a veritable minimarket of locally crafted
apparel. Items border on hipster and grunge - it's a great introduction to the city's made-
at-home trend.
Skúma Skot ARTS & CRAFTS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 663 1013;Laugavegur 23; 10am-6pm Tue-Fri, to 4pm Sat & Sun)
Nine designers create these unique handmade porcelain items, women's and kids' clothing,
paintings and cards. It's in a tiny house behind the Booking Lounge travel agency.
Spark ARTS & CRAFTS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 552 2656; www.sparkdesignspace.com ;Klapparstígur 33; 10am-6pm
Mon-Fri, noon-4pm Sat)
This gallery and shop has a rotating selection of unique local designers. Expect art and
knitwear, and look out for the fishbone model-making kit.
Gangleri Outfitters OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 583 2222; www.outfitters.is ;Hverfisgata 82; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri,
11am-5pm Sat & Sun)