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Álafoss – Since 1896
One of the major attractions in Mosfellsbær, located some 20 minutes from Reykjavík
by car, is the Álafoss factory outlet, where Iceland’s woolens industry was
launched. The store is housed in an old factory, which for decades was the premises
of the leading manufacturer and exporter of Icelandic woolens. The name Álafoss
is derived from the warm waterfall behind the factory, which drove its mills. In
homage to this heritage, the store exhibits a selection of old knitting machinery
and photographs from the early days, which form the basis of a museum. There
you can find a huge selection of woolen sweaters, ranging from traditional styles
to high fashion, along with woolen accessories, arts, crafts and souvenirs at reasonable
prices.
Glacial Adventures
Want to experience Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull, firsthand? Then Glacierjeeps
have exactly the right tour for you. Glacierjeeps offer several tours on skidoos
and super jeeps to the stunning vastness of the glacier. You don’t have to take
anything with you except some warm clothing because they provide all the necessary
gear for the icy adventure, such as safety helmets, overalls, gloves and boots.
The company will take you to see the most exciting views on Vatnajökull glacier
depending on the chosen tour, with professional mountain guides who know the
glacier like the back of their hands. Driving over the vast glacier is surely one of
the greatest adventures to be experienced in Iceland.
Glacierjeeps operate from Vagnsstadir in Sudursveit, under the glacier, and you
need to book in advance. Glacierjeeps.is
Jewel of the North
Mountain dwellers of the Himalayas believe in a legendary jewel that can fulfill all
one’s wishes. In the ancient language of Sanskrit, this jewel is called Cintamani.
Although the Icelandic clothier Cintamani borrows its moniker from the Himalayan
myth, the outfitter uses its own backyard with Iceland’s extreme weather
conditions as a laboratory to ensure its garments meet the toughest standards.
From baby fleeces to a new line of cold weather footwear to triple-layer jackets fit
for Everest expeditions, Cintamani sets out to design the highest quality outdoor
clothing for the worst possible conditions.
The label has become a favorite among Icelanders, who wear it with pride. For
the locals, being dressed to face Iceland’s serious cold means Cintamani, Dress
Code Iceland. Chances are you won’t stroll down a street in Reykjavík without
noticing the tattoo-like, fiery bright logo on someone’s shoulder that says it all:
Cintamani.
Check out Iceland’s first line of defense against the cold at the Cintamani Center
for Adventure at Laugavegur 11, any sporting goods shops in Iceland, or online at
cintamani.is.
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