Puffins, Trolls, and Vikings! A Special Feature on Iceland’s Popular Characters and Souvenirs!

When you think of Iceland, what comes to mind are its grand natural attractions—huge waterfalls, geysers, volcanoes, glacial lakes, and the aurora borealis. It’s also one of the world’s safest countries, ranking high in global safety indexes for many years. But when it comes to Icelandic souvenirs, many people may not know what to expect. In this article, we’ll introduce some of the most popular souvenirs from Iceland that are well-loved by tourists!

1. A Wide Variety of Knitwear and Winter Goods

Iceland is close to the Arctic Circle, and in winter, the temperature often drops below zero. In such a climate, winter goods are essential. Knitwear, one of Iceland’s major industries, is also perfect as a souvenir. The most famous item is the “Lopapeysa,” a knitted sweater made with three to four different colors of yarn, featuring patterns only around the collar. With so many designs to choose from, it makes shopping fun!
Other great souvenir options include knitted hats with Icelandic animal designs, fashionable handmade fingerless gloves, and more. In addition to knitwear, you’ll also find many functional winter goods made specifically for outdoor activities. These souvenirs are also available at airports, so don’t miss the chance to check them out!

2. Iceland’s Symbol, Puffin Goods

Do you know about the puffin bird? With a black-and-white body similar to a penguin and a large orange-and-black beak, the puffin is considered a national symbol of Iceland. Walking through town, you’ll spot many puffin-themed items in shop windows and souvenir corners.
From plush toys and coffee mugs to figurines, magnets, bags, artwork, and even baby bibs, there’s a huge selection of puffin goods. Iceland is also famous for Vikings and mythical trolls, so stuffed animals wearing Viking helmets, troll figurines, and children’s picture books featuring these characters also make charming, Icelandic-style souvenirs!

3. Delicious Dairy Products! Skyr and 1kg Cheese Blocks

The southern part of Iceland is a thriving dairy region. Dairy products such as cheese, butter, and yogurt are especially famous and make excellent souvenirs. Not only are they surprisingly varied, but they’re also known for having no unpleasant odor, making them appealing even to foreign tastes. You can even buy large 1kg blocks of cheese, which are difficult to find in other places.
A representative brand product is Skyr, made from low-fat skim milk. Eaten for over a thousand years, Skyr is a staple in Icelandic breakfasts. Though packaged like yogurt products, it tastes more like cream cheese—rich, thick, and highly praised for its flavor!

4. Souvenirs Featuring the Icelandic Flag and Landscapes!

When traveling abroad, many people want to buy souvenirs that clearly show where they’ve been. In Iceland, you can find stuffed animals with Icelandic flag ribbons, stickers featuring puffins and the flag, knit caps with flag patterns, magnets, and troll figurines holding flags.
Other items include chocolates, ice mints, and gummies packaged with images of the Icelandic flag and glacial landscapes. For a unique souvenir, there are even cans of fresh Icelandic mountain air, symbolizing the country’s snowy peaks!

◎ Summary

What do you think? Although we didn’t go into much detail in this article, Iceland also offers a wide variety of Viking and troll-themed goods that rival puffin merchandise! Souvenirs such as Viking helmets and toy swords for role-play can be quite fun as well. Be sure to enjoy souvenir shopping when you visit Iceland!

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Puffins, Trolls, and Vikings! A Special Feature on Iceland’s Popular Characters and Souvenirs!