Travellers Outside Schengen To Pay Fee When Entering Iceland
Starting from 2024 and onwards, the new travel authorisation system ETIAS will require travellers outside the Schengen zone to pay a visa exemption fee when entering countries with
It’s Company Time!
Traversing the landscape of bureaucracy in search of a shiny ehf Whether you sell handicrafts or make music, it turns out that you can start a company – most likely […]
Accommodating Everyone
Stelpur Rokka is in the business of diversifying Icelandic music “We‘re actually changing our name,” is the first thing Ólöf Rún Benediktsdóttir, project manager at Stelp
Grapevine New Music Picks: VARNA, Mávar, Jadzia & More
Here we are again, the final Friday of the month. Everyone’s been on holiday, including our higher-ups here at Grapevine HQ, and things have felt very quiet. It’s also been [&h
What A Long Strange Trip
Down the rabbit hole of traditional and new age spirituality in Iceland The earth recently cracked open again and a new volcano is erupting near Fagradalsfjall for the third year [
How Do You Volcano?
The essential guide to visiting the Litli-Hrútur eruption It finally happened – again. The third volcanic eruption in three years, the Litli-Hrútur volcano continues to deliver
Track By Track: LadieLex, LADIELEX
Indie artist LadieLex blurs the lines between alt-rock and electronica LadieLex, the moniker of Sweden-based musician Alexandra Ósk Sigurðardóttir, released her debut EP LADIE
Grapevine Events: Pavement, Mannfólkið Breytist í Slím, LJÓS, & More
After over a week of volcanic smog polluting the city, the skies have finally cleared to blue. And just in time for a fun final July weekend! Whether you got […]
The Humans Will Turn Into Slime
The MBS Collective Highlights Akureyri Talent With Their DIY Festival Akureyri is Iceland’s only major township outside of the Reykjavík capital area. Just like the Reykjavík m
Money Moves: Investing Made Simple
They say investing is the key to unlocking financial success, but for most ordinary people, terms like bonds, stocks and equities sound like little more than a list of buzzwords. [
Fire Breaks Out In An Industrial Building In Reykjanesbær
A fire broke out in an industrial building in Reykjanesbær shortly before one o’clock, reports RÚV. All available firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene. Eff
The Long Walk To Hjalteyri
Being creative while reducing consumption In Hjalteyri is an old herring processing plant. Touted as the best in class during its years of operation from 1937 to 1966, the 1500 [&h
Litli-Hrútur Still Going Strong, Lava Now Larger Than Last Year’s
The Litli-Hrútur lava from the latest eruption has surpassed the Meradalir eruption of 2022 in size. In its 13th day of activity, lava from the Litli-Hrútur eruption covers more
Litli-Hrútur Eruption Site Open Until 6 PM Daily
The Litli-Hrútur eruption site will be open until 6 PM today, as is now customary. The site is set to close every day at 6 PM to limit the number […]
Where There’s Smoke
The Reykjanes peninsula’s period of volcanic activity continues There’s something melancholic about approaching for landing at Keflavík International Airport. Perhaps that’s
Do Shit: Make Small Talk With Icelanders
The Útlendingur’s Guide To Getting Shit Done “So, how do you like Iceland?” If ever you happen across an Icelander keen on engaging in small talk, that undoubtedly going to
Ask An Expert: What Happened To The Trains In Iceland?
We turned to Árbær Open Air Museum for answers Public transport certainly is…a thing in Iceland if the nice yellow buses are any indication – although most people seem to [&h
National Church Of Iceland Losing Members
Published July 1, new data from Registers Iceland sheds light on the status of the National Church of Iceland. According to the numbers, the Church has seen a decrease of […
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Silly Clown
Myth busted: not all of them are creepy It’s not difficult to spot Bryndísa Jara Þorsteinsdóttir, known as Bryn Bryn, in town. Always dressed in a rainbow outfit, she is [&hel
To Hollywood And Beyond
With Truenorth Talent, Tania Zarak Quintana is expanding opportunities for Iceland’s creative powerhouse We meet Tania Zarak Quintana, VP of Development at Truenorth, just a few
Hindsight is 20/20
Gathering wisdom from rap veteran Emmsjé Gauti Every person I pass on my way to meet Emmsjé Gauti seems to be loading a car for a trip to the countryside […]