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KNITWEAR
The Handknitting Association of Iceland sells
quality woolen goods in the heart of Reykjavík.
The lopapeysa sweater, with its classic patterns and
circular yoke, has become a favorite souvenir among
travelers to Iceland. The sweater uses wool from Iceland’s
hardy sheep, with its naturally soft, insulating and water-re-
sistant fibers. The Handknitting Association of Iceland
(Handprjónasamband Íslands) is a collective of Icelanders
that knit and sell sweaters, scarves, shawls, hats, mittens
and other quality woolen goods. There are a lot of colors
and patterns to choose from, in an array of sizes.
Situated on Skólavörðustígur in downtown Reykjavík,
the Handknitting Association offers a wide selection of
knitted clothing and accessories; as well as yarn and other
knitting products like needles, buttons and patterns.
LONG HISTORY
The Handknitting Association was founded in 1977 by
hundreds of Icelanders who supported their income by
knitting woolen goods. By founding the association, the
knitters took the sale of their goods into their own hands.
Today, around 300-400 hobby knitters are members of the
association, and travelers can buy directly from the people
who knit the sweaters in Iceland; instead of purchasing im-
ported goods.
The flagship shop is on Skólavörðustígur 19, and there
are satellite stores at Laugavegur 53b and at the Radisson
Blu Saga Hotel. If you are looking for an authentic, tradi-
tional Icelandic sweater, made in Iceland, this is your place.
Beware of counterfeit products.
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Helicopter travel opens a new world to the visitor—allowing
access to places that might otherwise take many hours of
challenging off-road hiking to reach. It’s not only an adrenaline
rush, but also a new way to appreciate nature.
THE BEST EXPERIENCE
Helo is the only operator in Iceland that provides luxury helicop-
ters. The helicopters are Bell 407 which accommodate up to six
passengers in face-to-face executive leather seats, each with un-
rivaled views. Passengers have BOSE noise-canceling headsets
to chat and listen to music in peace. Furthermore, the Bell 407 is
famous for its great safety record.
Helo offers a wide range of helicopter tours around Iceland.
From the surprisingly affordable aerial view of Reykjavík and its
surrounding mountains, to the even more exotic trip to North
CHOP,
CHOP!
Helo helicopter sight-
seeing in Iceland is not
only time efficient, but
also provides amazing
panoramas and person-
alized solution-driven
customer service.
Iceland’s unforgettable Diamond Circle. All tours include comple-
mentary pick-up from the city center or your hotel.
NO LIMITS
Tours are available as private hire for groups, or on a ticketed ba-
sis, which means lone travelers or small groups can save money by
sharing the helicopter with others. Tours will fly as long as at least
two tickets have been sold. Helo also offers its helicopters for rent
at a simple hourly rate.
Helo tours are designed to offer the very best of Iceland.
Whether you want to see the geysers, breathtaking waterfalls, gla-
ciers, the highlands, imposing sea cliffs or bubbling geothermal
mud pools, there’s a tour for you. Let the helicopter take you to
Iceland’s greatest luxury: personal space, wilderness and solitude.
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