The Nosedive: Two Icelandic Airlines Report Losses
After years of strong growth and profitability, the slowdown in the growth of the tourist industry appears to be hitting the airline industry hardest of all. In recent weeks Icelan
Soaking Next to a Geysir: A Trip to the Secret Lagoon
While the Secret Lagoon may not be that secret anymore, it is still worth a visit. Located conveniently close to the Golden Circle in the southern town of Flúðir, Iceland’s [&h
Icelandic Special Forces Descend Upon Illegal Bird Hunters
A group of middle-aged men who were apparently shooting birds for sport were stopped by the Special Forces last Saturday. Fréttablaðið reports that the shootings, which took pla
Museums in Strange Places #19: A Visit to Eldheimar
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland
Icelandic Pilot Whales Stuck, Rescued, Then Come Back
A valiant rescue effort to herd a pod of pilot whales in west Iceland was successful, but now the whales seem to have returned near to where they got stuck […]
Island Life: Exporting Hay, Glacial Floods, And Happy Campers (Or Lack Of)
Farmers in northeast Iceland were delighted to learn that they can export hay to Norway. The northeast has had a very good summer, resulting in a bumper crop of hay; […]
(G)A(Y)irwaves Is Coming: Hayley Kiyoko Announced For Airwaves 2018
Lesbians all around Iceland nearly seizured yesterday as it was announced that pop icon Hayley Kiyoko will be performing at this years upcoming Iceland Airwaves. Exs were called as
Last Words: Transformation Sequence
A couple weeks ago, I publicly came out as trans and non-binary. The journey to this point began in my early childhood, followed some dark and foggy paths through my […]
Stelpurnar Okkar: Iceland’s National Women’s Football Team On Way To The World Cup
After the extensive reporting on Strákarnir Okkar’s (“Our Boys”) journey to the World Cup, it’s high time we focus on the Icelandic Valkyries. The women’s national footb
Smoothielicious: The Grapevine Guide To Smoothies In Reykjavík
Have you ever craved a smoothie when out and about in sunny Reykjavík? Well, we have. So we formed a panel of true smoothie connoisseurs and set out on a […]
SOE Kitchen: Ólafur Elíasson and Victoria Elíasdóttir Fuse Dining With Art
Soft grey light pours in through the high rectangular windows of The Marshall House from the overcast eastern sky. The house is waking up, yawning in oxygen, as a small […]
Artist Playlist: Acid, Berghain And CGI Vaporwave With Hermigervill
Hermigervill is Sveinbjörn Thorarinsson, an accomplished electronic musician, performer, producer, and ever-present Reykjavík scene mainstay. With some exciting new music coming
Cartoons: Climate Struggles With Elín & Lóa
Comic masterminds Lóa and Elín got you covered, even in times of climate apocalypses or just regular Icelandic weather. Lóa: Elín: See more cartoons here.
Ask A Geneticist: Why Do Icelandic Horses Have More Gaits Than Most Horse Breeds?
In addition to most horses’ usual three gaits, the Icelandic horse is well known for having two more: tölt and flying pace. We wanted to know what lies behind the […]
Total Transcendance: Ólafur Arnalds Talks Programming Pianos And Subverting Genres
The trademark of Ólafur Arnald’s music can best be described in the feelings it evokes: stirring, emotional, and perfect in its simplicity. With delicate piano, poised string ar
Barflies Unite: The Downtown Bar Safari Gets Five New Watering Holes
Reykjavík’s bar scene has been in a state of relative stasis over the last year or two. Since the miniature craft bar revolution, the handful of new places that have […]
Visiting The Family: Norðanpaunk Assembled Iceland’s Underground Scene
There are very few events like Norðanpaunk. In fact, I’ve never been to one that even comes close. Norðanpaunk is an annual gathering of the Icelandic punk community and, aside
Húsið: The Art House Of Patreksfjörður
The harbour area of Westfjords fishing town Patreksfjörður is a small tangle of streets lined with dripping warehouses and industrial buildings. But, inside an unassuming former
But It’s All In Good Fun! Iceland’s Troubling Summer Of Blackface Raises Concern
While Iceland is known worldwide for being socially progressive, the homogenous country still has some problematic moments, particularly in regards to race. Until very recently, di
The Birth Of The Pop Alien: Katrín Helga Evolves Into Special K
Chances are, if you follow Icelandic music, you’ll have seen Katrín Helga Andrésdóttir. A founding member of Reykjavíkurdætur and Kriki, she’s been active in the Reykjaví
Fancies: Katrín Lena Þrastardóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Katrín Lena Þrastardóttir (23), a WOW Air flight attendant. today’