Best Of East Iceland 2019: Best Restaurant
The East of Iceland is, geographically, one of the oldest areas of the country, and the furthest from the capital. The mountains slump diagonally into the sea, creating a beautiful
Best Of East Iceland 2019: Best Hotels & Accommodation
The East of Iceland is, geographically, one of the oldest areas of the country, and the furthest from the capital. The mountains slump diagonally into the sea, creating a beautiful
Show of Power: The Future of the Filibuster in Iceland
Last month saw one of the longest filibusters in Icelandic history. The Centre Party’s populist grandstanding over routine—and, for Iceland, irrelevant—European Union legisla
Food of Iceland: Harðfiskur
Finally! Food that is not only for the brave or foolish. ‘Harðfiskur’, or dried fish, is basically superfood. Research conducted a few years ago by Matís (Iceland’s food Re
Icelandic Superstitions: “Sjö Níu Þrettán”
You are likely very familiar with the old superstition about “knocking on wood” or “touching wood”—rapping your knuckles lightly on a table or any piece of wood in order
Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir: There’s No Such Thing As An Innocent Text
“When I decided to become a writer,” says Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, “I started relatively late, like many women writers. I asked myself this very simple question: ‘Do I hav
Levelling Up: Flóni Enters Stage Two
On every Icelandic hip-hop fan’s lips, you’ll hear the name Flóni. After dropping his debut album only two years ago, the singer quickly dominated the scene in a way that [&he
From Biennale To Vinyl: Styrmir Lays Performance Art Down On Wax
Most of us at some point have taken pause to ask ourselves “What am I doing with my life?” For Styrmir Örn Guðmundsson—artist name simply Styrmir—this question came to hi
Darkness Rising: The Ascension MMXIX Metal Festival Shrouds The Midnight Sun
As the summer light increases and festival season takes off, Ascension MMXIX brings together the blackest of the black metal and dark music in Iceland. Risen from the ashes of [&he
The Witches Of Búðir: A Magical Shop In Snæfellsnes
Hotel Búðir juts up from Búðahraun lava field on the southern coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Visible for miles around, this imposing hotel is well known as one one of [&h
Reykjavík Events: Patriotic Drag Shows, Dream Island Release & Harbinger’s New Exhibit
Summer has arrived and we are brimming with excitement. Prepare for some of the best weather Reykjavík has seen with these not-to-miss events. Friday, June 7th Drag-Súgur: Mother
Making Of An Artist: IDK IDA’s Bees, Beauty And Anarchy In The Bleak North
Ida Schuften Juhl is IDK IDA, a young producer, performer, artist and organiser who has become a firm favourite at the Reykjavík Grapevine. Her debut album, ‘The Bug,’ is out
Found In Transition: Café Bismút Goes From Serving Caffeine To Culture
Coffee lovers are out of luck, but art lovers are in the green, as one of Reykjavík’s favorite cafés has become an art gallery and events space. This quirky corner […]
Reykjavík Guide: 101 Joints That Have Stood The Test Of Time
In this fast-moving city, if a shop, bar or restaurant has been around for years or even decades, they must be doing something right. Right? Here’s our Reykjavík guide about
#IcelandSmites: Hamrén’s Listing Longship Aims For Euro 2020
There are no two ways about it: the globe-straddling, battle-hardened, foaming-at-the-mouth, never-say-die berserker glory of the Iceland men’s national football team, under the
Eyewitness Records: Ívar Sævarsson’s Search For Different Angles
Eyewitness Records—E.W. for short—is a Reykjavík-based record label releasing a range of electronic music. It launched last year as a sub-label of Robotdisco Electronix (or R.
Well, You Asked: Let’s Rant About Meat!
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. How best to deal with meat guilt? I feel bad 4 eating it. It sounds to me like you want to be a vegan […]
More Icelanders For Than Against Beer & Wine In Shops, Still Opposed To Spirits
A greater share of Icelanders support the sale of beer and wine in private shops than those who oppose it, but the vast majority of Icelanders still object to spirits […]
Comic Books, Rings, And Sex All Night: Countess Malaise’s Perfect Day
Countess Malaise, Reykjavík’s resident rap goth bitch, gives us the tea on her perfect day in the city. First thing in the morning I wake up and the sun is […]
Greenpeace In Iceland: “We Shouldn’t Have Hope—We Should Have Action”
In the eyes of most tourists and visitors, Iceland is a veritable beacon of eco-friendly practices. Reykjavik is regularly described as one of the greenest cities in the world, whi
Music News: Sigur Rós Celebrate Ágætis Byrjun, Sacred Arts & Kælan Mikla
‘Ágætis Byrjun,’ the breakthrough album by Sigur Rós, is twenty years old on June 12th. To celebrate, the band are staging a variety of events looking back at how the [&hell