Sweater Weather, All Year Round
Ýrúrarí celebrates 10 years of turning sweaters into characters with a solo exhibition “It would fit well on your shirt. Just needing a nose,” says textile designer Ýr Jóh
365 Days Of Design
Looking ahead at Hanna Dís Whitehead’s year on the government payroll “I am in Höfn. To drive here (if the road is open hehehe) takes around six hours,” reads an […]
Nanna In Full Bloom: A Solo Exploration Of Solitude And Botany
I reach for my phone outside an old industrial building in Reykjavík’s Grandi neighbourhood. Once the main hub for the city’s fishing operations, it is now a gentrified landfi
The Útlendingur’s Guide To Getting Shit Done — Are you ready to be an Íslendingur?
Have you lived in Iceland for seven consecutive years*? Then, my fellow immigrant, you may be interested in Icelandic citizenship. Back in my day, would-be citizens had to show up
Eurovision: First Place In Our Hearts — Krakkaveldi gives 12 points to Celebs
Words: Margrét Aðalgeirsdóttir, Sóley Hulda Nielsen Viðarsdóttir & Borghildur Lukka Kolbeinsdóttir Though it’s Diljá’s “Power” that will rep Iceland at Eurovisi
Embracing Her Power — We caught up with Diljá before she conquers Liverpool
Words: Jakobína Lóa Sverrisdóttir & Nína Marín Andradóttir Diljá is a 21-year-old singer from Kópavogur who will be representing Iceland at the 2023 Eurovision Song Con
We All Scream! It’s the kids’ choice ice cream battle royale
It’s been a week since the Krakkaveldi kids descended on Grapevine HQ for the ultimate ice cream taste test and this place is still a sticky mess. But it’s all […]
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 […]
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 [
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 […]
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
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 — […]
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
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 […]