Well, You Asked: This Town Ain’t Big Enough
The Grapevine’s Best and Brightest Answer Your Most Pressing Questions Why is some public water in Reykjavik so full of a sulphuric smell & taste? While literally water j
How Will (Or Won’t) Climate Change Affect The Weather In Iceland?
What’s the easiest way to distinguish an Icelander from a tourist downtown? Easy. Icelanders have long given up dressing for the weather. What’s the point? It keeps changing ov
What Was The Purpose Of Witchcraft In Iceland?
You can summon money using a stolen coin, an ancient symbol drawn upon the skin of a black wildcat, a sea mouse and the menstrual blood of a virgin. Yes, […]
What’s Nibbling On Iceland’s Forests?
Tree growth in Iceland has risen almost exponentially in the last few decades. In part due rather unfortunately to rising temperatures, but also because of proactive reforestation
Skull Fragments Found In Ministers‘ Residence
Two skull fragments were uncovered during construction work in the Ministers‘ Residence at Tjarnargata last week. According to reports, the fragments were found under a floorboar
Grapevine New Music: Mugison, MSEA, Kári Egilsson & More
We’re hitting the middle of the month with real mixed reviews: the whale-killing millionaire continues his rampage as protest mounts, queer and transphobic misinformation has bee
Pirate Party Tables Bill To End Whaling In Iceland
The Pirate Party tabled a bill in Alþingi, Iceland’s parliament, today that would legislate the end to commercial whaling in the country. In a Facebook post announcing the l
In Tune With Nature
Two days of hiking, pooling, horseback riding and more in Dalir Every time I spend too long in Reykjavík – whether it’s just a few days or a month, I’m […]
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Receptionist
An introvert’s hell, an extrovert’s paradise Like many other young people, Johanna Gascoin moved to Iceland to work as an au pair. Although her time working with her host f
Meteorite Spotted In Raufarhöfn
On September 12, an astronomy enthusiast Sævar Helgi Bragason together with a group of photographers spotted a meteriorite at the Arctic Henge in Raufarhöfn, reports RÚV. Sæva
A Celebration of Film, Food And Dance
The Latin American Film Festival is bringing a true feast to town As I stroll toward Bíó Paradís, where I’m about to meet Hugo Llanes, the project manager for the [&hellip
Perlan Is For Sale
On September 7, the City Council approved the Financial and Risk Management Division of the Real Estate Department to initiate the sale process of the interactive nature museum Per
“Ha? Ha? Ha?” – What Is This Raven Trying To Tell Us?
When I heard about a talking raven in Iceland, I knew I had to meet him; no other options were considered “Hi! Could you briefly introduce yourself?” “Krummi.” “How are [
Ground Temperatures Increasing On Reykjanes Peninsula
Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson claims the ground temperature has increased to the east of Mt. Keilir. Recent data indicates magma is close to the surface, RÚV reports. Ther
Give In To The Conversation
Iceland Dance Company launches the season with The Simple Act of Letting Go It begins with simply one person, one man, alone on stage, standing still and staring into space. [&hell
You Should Have Started Planning Retirement Years Ago
If you haven’t yet, chances are your future is looking grim Björn Berg Gunnarsson teaches people about money. As the former Director of Research and Economics at Íslandsbanki,
The Islanders: An Old Book Collector On A Rescue Mission
Did you know that to restore old books, they are submerged in water? There are very few things that can help us look back at history better than an old […]
Who You Gonna Call? Gum Busters!
Guðjón Óskarsson’s sanitation efforts keep Reykjavík gum-free Marching the streets of Reykjavík armed with a contraption reminiscent of the Ghostbusters’ proton packs is G
Fusing Sounds
Ingibjörg Turchi’s Stropha breaks conventions In 2020, Ingibjörg Elsa Turchi released her debut solo LP Meliae. In the wake of that wondrous catalogue of unassuming minimalist
The Changing Of The Guard
Extreme Chill Festival favours the up and comers Walking into Space Odyssey, a record shop slash clothing consignment store slash music label on Skólavörðustígur, you’re gree
Track By Track: Where The Light Enters By Sævar Jóhannsson
Composer Sævar Jóhannsson shares his thoughts on Where The Light Enters Where The Light Enters by composer Sævar Jóhannsson was released August 22. On it, Sævar draws inspirat