The Brunching Hour: Reykjavík’s Most Decadent Hangover Meals
If you made use of our guide to Reykjavík’s music venues on page 28, you might well need this one afterwards. Think of this brunch guide as its sister article—when […]
New In Town: A. M. Concept Space
A. M. Concept Space is a boutique and gallery run by fashion designers Aníta Hirlekar and Magnea Einarsdóttir. Tucked away just off Vesturgata at Garðastræti 2, it’s a white
Outside Of Reykjavík: McChurches, Steam Rooms & Vast Canyons
It’s all going on out there in countryside. Here are three places you might wanna star in Google Maps. Place: Kópavogskirkja Religious? Architecture aficionado? Fast food fa
Monster Of The Month: Moðurmur – Worm Dog
A worm dog […] is a female pup. The bitch will only give birth to one if it has consumed an unboiled cock egg. These have such an aberrant nature […]
Volcanoes, Glaciers & Other Wonders: The Best Iceland Day Trips
So, you’ve come to Reykjavík, the elf-infested city of glacial whalesong dreams. Let’s assume you’ve noticed by now that pretty much every second plot of land in the city ce
Iceland Smites! Croatia World Cup Qualifier Live Commentary
The mighty warriors of Iceland are about to give the lowly Croatians the smiting of a lifetime on their march to certain World Cup Glory. Follow the action below as […]
Dance Dance Evolution: The REAL Collective Gets Moving
In late 2016, Iceland’s dance scene got a fresh addition when a group of LHÍ students decided to form the REAL Collective. Having been fascinated and inspired by an improv [&hel
Outside Of Reykjavík: Art In The East, Soup, Massive Ice Tunnel
You didn’t come to Iceland to be in the city, right? Here are some places you could drop by on your road trip. Town: Seyðisfjörður If you’re doing a loop […]
Monster Of The Month: Marbendill – Seaman
A marbendill lives on the ocean floor and is never seen above the surface unless caught by fishermen, as shall be recounted presently. The scabrous, cream-coloured limestone Millep
Tree Murder And “Leaf” Erikson: Lóa’s View Of Icelandic Life
Many visitors to Iceland might be familiar with the work of Lóa Hlín Hjálmtýsdóttir without even knowing it. Her sharply observed cartoons appear regularly in various Icelandi
Hypernature: Shoplifter Showers The World With Colour
In the airy entrance hall of Iceland’s National Gallery, the institutional silence is broken suddenly by the echo of raucous laughter. I follow my ears down the stairs towards th
God, I Feel So Bad: Ragnar Kjartansson Takes Over Hafnarhúsið
Ragnar Kjartansson is an unlikely art star. Since his emergence onto the cultural scene as a musical and artistic provocateur, he has risen from playful, punky experimentalist to p
SMITE! Icelandic Women’s Football Team Plays KF Mjöðm For UNICEF
The Icelandic national women’s football team will play KF Mjöðm on Saturday June 3rd at the KEX Hostel, in support of UNICEF. Rather than laying down turf in KEX, they̵
Pretty In Tents: A Guide To Iceland’s Summer Music Festivals
Packing for an Icelandic summer festival is an interesting challenge—you might well end up trying to decide between flip-flops and a bottle of sunscreen or wellies and an extra s
Grapevine Playlist: Seint, Par Ðar, Smjörvi, Ham, Emmsjé Gauti & More
Dreamlike electronica, krútt-hop, chill cloud trap, dirty rock ‘n’ roll and post apocalyptic pop… here’s what’s been catching our attention in the Ic
Photos: Iceland’s Fashion Crowd Gather For Kiosk Opening Party
The KIOSK fashion boutique is something of an institution, having sold the work of the designers behind the enterprise—EYGLO, Helicopter, milla snorrason and kyrja—for several
Unravelled Soul: The Melancholic Electronica Of EinarIndra
The music of einarIndra feels discreet, or even secretive, somehow. His mellow songs are slow and languorous, their muted late-night rhythms ticking along at a relaxed pace beneath
Best Of Reykjavik: Outdoor Drinking In The Theoretical Sun
The weather in Iceland can change drastically from day to day, and from moment to moment, so you have to grab any opportunity that presents itself to drink a beer […]
Grapevine Playlist: EinarIndra, Andsetinn, Milkywhale & More
What’s going on in Icelandic music today? Lots. Folk, rap, trap, oddly appealing Euro-pop… you name it, and you’ll find it in Iceland. einarIndra – Ripples
Monster Of The Month: Móri – Ghost
Shortly before the turn of the 20th century, a young girl travelled from Reykjavík to the nearby hot springs of Laugar to do her washing. While at her work there, […]
Fix Up Look Sharp: Icelandic Fashion Design, And Where To Find It
Reykjavík is home to a diverse variety of local fashion brands, many of whom have their own downtown stores and boutiques. From Icelandic wool products to sleek couture, streetwea