Founded in 2004, Fjallakofinn has grown from a small shop in Hafnarfjordur into a large outdoor retailer in Reykjavik. The store now carries clothing, footwear, camping equipment, and technical gear from international outdoor brands, helping you find the right gear and clothing for Iceland's outdoors.
Fjallakofinn is also part of Guide to Iceland's VIP Club, giving Guide to Iceland customers 10% off to purchases at the store.
Travelers can gear up for hiking trips, mountain biking, or camping adventures at Fjallakofinn. The store carries equipment suited to a range of outdoor activities and conditions.
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Hiking and Outdoor Gear at Fjallakofinn
Fjallakofinn stocks technical equipment from established outdoor brands, with gear suited to Iceland's easy and challenging trails, as well as its glaciers. The same lineup covers skiing and snowboarding and gear for some of Iceland's biggest outdoor adventures.
The hiking section includes boots such as Scarpa Mescalito and Ribelle models, while outerwear includes technical shell jackets like the Arc'teryx Beta SL and Patagonia clothing and equipment.
You can ask the staff for help choosing and fitting boots, outerwear, and other technical gear. This can be particularly useful when preparing for Iceland's wet, windy, and changeable conditions, where footwear and waterproof layers need to work on gravel trails and rough lava terrain.
Outdoor Gear Rentals at Fjallakofinn
Fjallakofinn rents out gear in three packages built for mountain travel.
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Mountain package: crampons, an ice axe, and a climbing harness
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Avalanche safety package: a transceiver, a shovel, and a probe
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Ski touring package: backcountry skis with skins, boots, and poles
Each rental runs on a 24-hour basis, with extra days charged separately. The store can also be a convenient place to pick up additional gear after arriving in Iceland if the weather or planned activities call for something extra.
Outdoor Gear Repairs at Fjallakofinn
Fjallakofinn runs two repair services out of the Hallarmuli store. One covers footwear, clothing, and general outdoor equipment. A separate workshop handles bike repairs.
This is useful for anyone who needs a repair during a longer trip around Iceland, as well as local customers looking to extend the life of their gear or bike.
Fjallakofinn Location and Opening Hours
The main Fjallakofinn store is located at Hallarmuli 2 in Reykjavik, a short drive from the city center. Fjallakofinn also operates a seasonal ski and snowboard outpost at Hlidarfjall Ski Resort near Akureyri, which is closed during the summer months.
Opening hours of Fjallakofinn:
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Monday to Friday: 10 AM–6:00 PM
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Saturday: 10 AM–4:00 PM
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Sunday: Closed
If you cannot visit the Reykjavik store in person, you can browse Fjallakofinn's online store and discover a range of outdoor clothing and equipment.
History of Fjallakofinn
Fjallakofinn started as a tiny 17-square-meter shop in Hafnarfjordur. After more than 20 years of growth, the business moved to its current location at Hallarmuli in Reykjavik.
Halldór "Dóri" Hreinsson and Jón Ingi Sigvaldason opened Fjallakofinn in 2004, about two years after the bankruptcy of Nanoq, then Iceland's leading outdoor retailer, left a gap in the market. Dóri had already spent 17 years working in outdoor retail, starting in 1987, before opening Fjallakofinn in 2004.
Today, Dóri runs the store with business partners Hilmar Már Aðalsteinsson and Jón Heiðar Andrésson. The showroom became one of Reykjavik's popular outdoor stores, carrying a wide range of equipment for hiking, climbing, skiing, and other activities.
Plan Your Outdoor Iceland Trip With Fjallakofinn
If you need hiking boots, waterproof clothing, technical outdoor equipment, or rental gear during your Iceland trip, allow some time to browse the Fjallakofinn store and speak with the staff about what you plan to do.
For specialized equipment or repairs, we recommend checking availability with the store before visiting.
