Farmers & Fish Markets
Direct sales from farmers and fishermen — times and seasons
Kolaportið
Reykjavík (Tryggvagata)
Sat & Sun 11–17
Iceland's largest market — fish, books, crafts, food. Indoor market.
Google MapsFrú Lauga
Reykjavík (Klapparstígur)
Saturday 10–14 (summer)
Farmers market with fresh food. Direct from farmers.
Google MapsFjölskyldugarðurinn
Reykjavík (Seltjarnarnes)
Tuesday 15–19 (summer)
Direct sales from farmer. Vegetables, eggs, lamb.
Google MapsWhat to buy
Fresh fish (cod, salmon, trout), lamb, cheese, skyr, homemade jam, handmade wool, smoked lamb.
Icelandic lamb is hormone- and antibiotic-free — it is entirely grass-fed.
Seasonal calendar
- Spring (Apr–May)New lamb (May), rhubarb, first vegetables.
- Summer (Jun–Aug)Fresh fish (cod, salmon), berry picking, cheese, skyr.
- Autumn (Sep–Oct)Slaughter (lamb), berries (blueberry, crowberry), jams.
- Winter (Nov–Mar)Dried fish, smoked lamb, homemade jam, baking.
Markets are often only open in summer or weekends. Check times before going. Bring cash — not all take cards, though most now do.