Snow Melt Indicates Glacial Run On Grímsvötn
Snow melt around a pole connected GPS meter on Grímsvötn intended to aid in predictions of a potential jökulhlaup (glacial run) caused the pole to tilt, RÚV reports. The ground
New In Town: The Return Of Flæði
Flæði is back! The art venue—whose name translates to ‘Flow’—has finally re-opened in a new central Vesturgata spot and we could not be more jazzed. Since their humble be
Track By Track: ‘My My’ By ROKKY
ROKKY first burst onto the scene in 2018 with her electro-pop banger “My Lips.” Now, she’s back with her long-awaited first EP. We sat down to talk with the Berlin-based [&he
The Core Of The Winter: Bára Gísladóttir On Her Newest, Most Claustrophobic Release
“The funny thing is that I wasn’t even planning on releasing this album,” Bára Gísladóttir says, a wide, animated smile taking over her face. The composer and double bassi
Bounties Of The Westfjords: A Day With The Innovative Seafood Company Nora Seafood
If like me, you haven’t got over the scallops at Óx and the glistening medallions of cod at Dill, or been enthralled by the sea urchin at the threeMichelin-starred Frantzen [&he
(In)Sane, Stay Inside: How To Keep Calm During The Second Wave
So how does one stay sane in the slowness of the second wave of COVID-19? To be honest, we have no idea, but that didn’t stop us from writing this […]
Just Sayings: “Að fleygja barninu út með baðvatninu”
This one—which is international yes, but weirdly popular in Iceland—is a bit harsh. It’s direct translation is “to toss the child out with the bath water,” meaning to sac
Les Enfants Terribles: Víkingur Ólafsson Brings Rameau and Debussy To The Harpa Stage
It’s 1918. World War I rages on as French composer Claude Debussy lies on his deathbed. His last few days are but a fever dream, but as the renegade artist […]
Inefficient Masks Removed From Sale
Not all masks that have been sold in Iceland meet the requirements which Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason outlined on the Directorate of Health’s web page on July 3
Arrivals Break Quarantine Orders, Seven Test Positive For Corona Virus
Of a group of 13 people who arrived in Iceland last Thursday, all of whom were screened at the border, some chose to ignore instructions to stay isolated before second […]
New Quarantine Instructions For Iceland Visitors
The Directorate of Health has published new quarantine instructions for visitors coming to Iceland. The updated procedure for people arriving in Iceland was announced last week and
Coffee & Rave; Rinse & Repeat: Catherine Côté’s Perfect Day
Montrealer Catherine Côté is Reykjavík’s resident neon nail art queen. First, ooh and aah at her work on Instagram at @rainbownails_, then learn about her Perfect Day in the c
Horror-Scopes: Taurus, You Nasty Witch
In Horror-Scopes, the Grapevine’s dedicated team of amateur astrologists give you their mystical insights on how to live a long and fulfilling life. Think of us as psychic grandm
Fancies: Countess Malaise
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Countess Malaise (28), Reykjavík’s premier horror-rap-goth-bitch-goddess
Last Words: Disney Minus
With the new ‘Mulan’ to hit Disney Plus in lieu of theatres on September 4th and a live-action ‘Hercules’ recently announced, now’s the perfect time to reflect on the ver
Ask A Linguist: What Do Icelanders Find Difficult About The Icelandic Language?
Icelandic is a notoriously difficult language that even native speakers often struggle with. But what exactly do they find difficult? We reached out to Jóhannes B. Sigtryggsson, a
A Day In The 900: Food, Folks, And Fulmars In The Westman Islands
In a country already known for its isolation and dazzling nature, the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) still manage to feel especially far-flung. The archipelago shines bright unde
Well, You Asked: Undercover Librarians
Got a burning question? In desperate need of advice? We at the Grapevine are here to help. What happened to hardcore man bun-y hipsters? The Icelandic climate presumably came for [
COVID-19 In Iceland: Double Screening And 4-5 Day Quarantine For All Arrivals
From August 19th, all travellers arriving in Iceland will be required to undergo two COVID-19 screenings and quarantine for 4-5 days in between tests, the health ministry announced
It’s Pronounced Breiðavík not Benidorm: A “Tropical” Westfjords Getaway
Bienvenido to the Costa de Westfjords. Swap sandals for hiking boots, bikinis for anoraks, and ice-cold sangria for flasks of steaming coffee. And for the love of god, give up [&he
Food Of Iceland: Snúður, Our Favourite Chocolate-Covered Cliché
Want a quintessentially Icelandic way to achieve a rapidly diminishing bank balance and even more rapidly growing waistline? Look no further than the humble snúður (literally ‘