Actors, They’re Just Like Us — Vala Kristín reflects on her favourite roles, favourite things and being ‘ordinary’
Words: Yrsa Rún Gunnarsdóttir It’s the golden age of television and that rings true in Iceland, too. A number of made-in-Iceland comedies and dramas have earned significant buz
McDonald’s VS Metro: It’s the fast food faceoff we’ve all been waiting for
Words: Sóley and Borghildur Sóley has tasted McDonald’s like a thousand, million, trillion, zillion times, both in New York City and once in London. Borghildur first tasted McD
Meet an Absolutely Fun Guy — Going Inside The Mind Of A Local Comedy Legend
Words: Birgir Logi Barkarson Sverrir Þór Sverrisson — better known as Sveppi — is a comedic actor well known among children in Iceland for his Algjör Sveppi film series. I [
Grapevine New Music Picks: MSEA, Sunna Margrét, JFDR & More
As we careen towards the end of April, this spring has already been extremely fruitful. As always, we have newer voices sprouting up from the grassroots to share the sunlight [&hel
When Old Meets New: Reviewing and reflecting on Músíktilraunir 2023
Even though the first day of summer is April 20, the first days of spring truly roll in during Músíktilraunir. An incubator of new music, its role is to celebrate […]
Icelandic Fish Beer Conquers Global Audience
A new beer made with Icelandic capelin roe, or masago, has been a sensation at the recent Seafood Expo Global conference that just wrapped in Barcelona, Spain, reports mbl.is. The
Grapevine Events: Prins Póló, MSEA, Ýrúrarí & So Much More
Last week’s events roundup was deployed on the first day of summer here in Iceland and today’s is coming at you as Reykjavíkings and residents of many other swaths of
The Haul: Sóley & Borghildur’s Infinite Riches
Words: Sóley Hulda Nielsen Viðarsdóttir & Borghildur Lukka Kolbeinsdóttir While The Haul typically gives readers a glimpse into our dream shopping bag in each issue, it tur
Iceland Touring Association In Favour Of Closing Hiking Trails
The Iceland Touring Association (FÍ) says it would support the spring closure of the country’s hiking trails in order to give the thawing ground and vegetation a chance to r
Up To A Decade To Breed Scrapie-Free Sheep
Researchers at the Agricultural University of Iceland estimate it could take from four to 10 years to breed a sheep population that is resistant to scrapie. The way of going [&hell
Current Kids, Future Musicians – The Upbeat’s role in fostering children’s creativity
Near Reykjavík harbour stands Harpa, the crown jewel of Icelandic culture and music. Concerts, conferences, parties – you name it, Harpa does it all. It’s a grand concert hal
Stopping, Reflecting and Starting Again — Bríet on her process to date and what comes next
Words: Lilja Bragadóttir & Esja Fulton Aðalsteinsdóttir On a drizzly day in Reykjavík, Lilja and Esja sat in the glass atrium in the building where the Grapevine is located
Well You Asked: Paw-Some Questions that Bring on the Giggles
If you were a dog in Reykjavík, where would you go? If I were a dog in Reykjavík, I would — besides chasing the many cats scattered around town — […]
Four In Custody Following Fatal Stabbing
Four men under the age of 20 are in custody following a fatal stabbing in the parking lot of Fjarðarkaup grocery store in Hafnarfjörður on the night of April 20. […]
Are The Kids Alright? Shining a spotlight on the state of kids’ mental health
Words: Brynja Steinunn Helgesson Danielsen & Yrsa Rún Gunnarsdóttir We need to talk more about why kids sometimes need to seek help for mental health issues. Sometimes, not e
It’s off to Bessastaðir We Go: Getting a glimpse at the life of President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson
Words: Benóný Ingi Þorsteinsson & Eldlilja Kaja Heimisdóttir When driving to Bessastaðir we were very nervous that we were going to be meeting the President of Iceland at
Magical Music and Green Leaves
Words: Yrsa Rún Gunnarsdóttir Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter who was born in Reykjavík but now lives in Los Angeles. A modern jazz musician, Laufey
Giving the Cats of Reykjavík a Chance
Words: Eldlilja Kaja Heimisdottir Concerned about the number of cats looking for new homes throughout the capital area, Krakkaveldi journalist Eldlilja turned to Hanna Evensen at K
Grapevine New Music Picks: Xiupill, Juno Paul, Klemens Hannigan & More
It’s a bit cruel that we had a Thursday off to celebrate the Norse calendar’s first day of summer, and now we have to pretend to work again on a […]
Giving the Cats of Reykjavík a Chance
Words: Eldlilja Kaja Heimisdottir Concerned about the number of cats looking for new homes throughout the capital area, Krakkaveldi journalist Eldlilja turned to Hanna Evensen at K
Take It From The Kids – Krakkaveldi-approved travel destinations to plan your next adventure around
You’ve read the travel blogs, leafed through the latest Frommers and consulted an oracle. But did you ever think to ask a bunch of kids what areas to visit when […]