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.

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Frú Lauga

Reykjavík (Klapparstígur)

Saturday 10–14 (summer)

Farmers market with fresh food. Direct from farmers.

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Fjölskyldugarðurinn

Reykjavík (Seltjarnarnes)

Tuesday 15–19 (summer)

Direct sales from farmer. Vegetables, eggs, lamb.

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Húsavík markaður

Húsavík

Summer (Tuesday)

Local, crafts and fresh fish.

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Akureyri markaður

Akureyri

Summer (Saturday)

Fresh fish, vegetables, crafts.

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Vík markaður

Vík í Mýrdal

Summer

Small market, wool and crafts.

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Stykkishólmur markaður

Stykkishólmur

Summer

Fresh fish and caviar.

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What 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.

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