Shopping Online from Iceland: What You Need to Know

Of course the best way to experience Iceland is to go there. There is no way to fit that spectacular landscape into your suitcase, and the northern lights won’t go through the security scanner. But for those times when you can’t be there in person, and for the times when you can’t fit even one more souvenir into your luggage, online shopping allows you to revisit your experience as you enjoy some of your favourite Icelandic products from your own home at the click of a button. Of course, buying clothes online is simple and fast, but when the vendor is outside your own country, there are a few things to keep in mind.

 




At ICEWEAR, we’ve given some thought to some of the questions you might have as you consider placing your order with us or other Icelandic companies. 

Icelandic Clothes Online

ICEWEAR product prices are set in our local currency, the Icelandic Króna (ISK). When you enter our website, you indicate the country you are shopping from by clicking on the appropriate flag. Once you select your country, the site gives you prices in the currency of the country you selected. If you clicked on the American flag icon, the prices of products will appear in US dollars. Because exchange rates are variable, the prices of our products as they appear in another currency are variable based on that currency’s exchange rate relative to the Icelandic Króna (ISK). You can use the XE Currency Converter to check the exchange rate on any given day. Simply use the dropdown menus to select your currency and the ISK for comparison. If you want to take a chance on getting a better exchange rate on a different day, the site also provides information on exchange rate trends. 

How Long Does it Take to Get my Order Sent From Iceland?

Barring unexpected delays, you could receive your ICEWEAR order within a week of placing it. We aim to ship within 24 hours of receiving your order, and if we receive your order after midday on Friday, we will process it for shipping on Monday. We ship with the international courier service, DHL, whose shipping time is 3-5 business days. You can track your order’s shipping progress on the DHL website. There are, however, some factors beyond our control that could slow that process down. Iceland’s harsh weather can sometimes be so severe as to result in impassable highway conditions and flight delays. As well, customs authorities in the receiving country may sometimes hold a package for inspection or pending payment of duty fees.

Shipping and Customs on Online Purchase

At ICEWEAR, we offer free shipping on all orders over US $230 (€200 / £150). For orders costing less than this amount, we charge a fixed rate of US $19 (€18 / £15). We do not charge you for customs fees, but your country’s customs authority may require that you pay a fee when the order comes into your country. Because ICEWEAR doesn’t want you to bear the burden of that cost, we will refund that amount to you upon receipt of the appropriate information from you.
 
While you can’t get the full Iceland experience, you might still be able to find a can of Icelandic mountain air! And when the weather at home reminds you of a chilly afternoon in Iceland, it’s nice to know you can find a cozy Icelandic sweater right at your fingertips.