Kirsuberjatréð — Attraction in Reykjavik

This place is a wonderful oasis from the more touristy/busy section of Reykjavik. If you want a souvenir with real Icelandic qualities come here after visiting the downtown tourist stores and you'll find what you were missing. This has been a cooperative of real Icelandic artists for over 25 years - surviving the country's changing economic states over that time. The artists come from all over the country and the quality of the crafts and finer art is superb. Even if you are not buying anything stop in to look at the little things they have for sale. The shopkeeper rotates among the artists so you get someone friendly and knowledgable about each person's craft. If your can't leave Reykjavik this shop captures a bit of the spirit of the country and I always enjoy spending 20 quite minutes here enjoying the work of these talented people when...

Kirsuberjatréð is the perfect shop to load up your suitcase with treasures. I only discovered it on my third visit to Reykjavík and regret that I didn't know about it sooner. Wonderfully unique items from 10 female artists are on display. My husband and I spent a windy and rainy afternoon inside the house that serves as their shop, browsing and chatting with one of the artists and shop owners- the warm welcome and fun conversation was truly the highlight of our day. I emerged with a beautiful and sturdy vase, perfect for my home; two handmade cups that I know the recipients are going to love; and a beautiful knitted wool hat that perfectly fits my large (and usually difficult-to-fit) head. I...

We happened upon this shop unexpectedly, when checking out the Reykjavik Art Museum, and we're so glad we stopped in! There's a variety of beautiful artworks and crafts by Icelandic artists and artisans, including purses and pouches made of fish skin, lovely music boxes, digitally-printed textiles inspired by an artist's childhood dreams, and much, much more. The woman who was working in the shop (presumably an artist herself? I regret that we didn't think to ask at the time) told us all about many of the items on display and gave us a real sense of how the artists create...