Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tour
by Ístex Lopi · Sightseeing day tours · Reykjavík
- Fine on your own
- Works in the rain
- Eco-certified
- Can be tailored
from €21 per person
Next departure: Fri 23 Oct
1 / 19
Duration
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Starts in
Mosfellsbær
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Völuteigur 6, Mosfellsbær
Guide
Guided in English, Icelandic
Departs
11:00
Minimum age
8
Cancellation
No refund once booked
About this experience
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Visit – Tour of the Ístex-Lopi Wool Dyeing and Spinning Factory
Step inside the heart of Icelandic tradition with a guided tour of the Ístex-Lopi wool yarn factory – where nature, history, and craftsmanship come together. Discover how we produce the world-famous Lopi yarn, which is known for its warmth, durability, and connection to centuries of knitting heritage.
During your visit, you'll:
- Learn about the journey from raw fleece to finished yarn
- See traditional and modern machinery in action
- Feel the textures of unspun and spun wool
- Explore the history of Icelandic wool and its cultural importance
Whether you're a passionate knitter, a lover of Icelandic culture, or simply curious, this behind-the-scenes experience offers a rare glimpse into an authentic part of Icelandic life.
Description from the operator, Ístex Lopi. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Factory Tour Agenda
Good to know
- Comfortable walking shoes – The tour involves walking through the factory floor.
- Camera or smartphone – You’re welcome to take photos (just not of our staff :-)
- Questions & curiosity – Our guides love to share the story of Icelandic wool
- Walking/standing time: approximately 45 minutes
- The tour lasts approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the number of questions you have.
- The factory is in operation an can be a loud environment – Respect the workers and the facility.
- Children should be at all time under supervision of an adult.
- No pictures of employees allowed
- We reserve the right to cancel the tour without refund in case of dangerous or disrespectful behavior
Cancellation for this tour
No refund once booked. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.
Why this one and not the cheaper one?
The nearest cheaper Reykjavík Luggage Storage in BSI Bus Terminal from BagBee is €12 — €9 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.
| Ístex Lopi · €21 | BagBee · €12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Changing your mind | No free cancellation | Free until 2 h before |
On everything we can measure, the BagBee tour is the better buy. The €9 is not buying anything we can point to, so unless you want this operator in particular, take the cheaper one.
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 8 cannot join this one.
- Not the one to book if your dates might move: this operator does not refund once booked.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Ístex Lopi is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →
What travellers say about Ístex Lopi
Read all 9 reviews on Google →Operator rating 4.2/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.
★★★★★ · 3 months ago
The wool factory tour is amazing! Great way to learn about Iceland, one of its oldest products, and how the wool economy works. Our tour guide was excellent! Highly recommend!!!!
★★★★★ · 2 years ago
Thanks so much for showing us around. It was great to see your processes and ask questions.
★★★★★ · in the last week
We enjoyed the factory tour and guide immensely. Gives a wider understanding of how yarn is processed. Well worth the effort to attend a tour.
★★★★★ · 3 weeks ago
We made the short drive from Reykjavik to this factory on our first full day in Iceland and it was a great start to our trip! As an avid knitter, the main motivator for my coming to Iceland was the deep rooted history of Icelandic wool and knitting traditions. Our tour group was very small so we were able to ask as many questions as we liked and really take our time with the tour. Watching the giant machines from the 70s transform raw, washed wool into yarn was exciting and engaging. We learned about the opportunities and challenges facing the wool industry and learned all about the silly little requirements for pricing and selling wool yarn. It’s important to note than you cannot buy any yarn at this location but we picked up a handful of skeins at the Handknitters Association of Iceland to bring home. This is a great way to experience the culture of Iceland!
Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026
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