Ask An Expert: How Are Ice Caves Formed?
Ice caves are a popular winter tourist attraction here in Iceland, with visitors travelling from far a wide to witness the other-worldy beauty of these incredible natural structure
A Cathedral Of Ice: Langjökull’s Newest Natural Glacial Cave
You’ll probably never need to consider quite how heavy a snowmobile is until you roll one over on a glacier, and have to right it yourself. (About 240kg, since you […]
Traditional Values: Kvæðakórinn Are Reimagining Icelandic Folk Music
Linus Orri describes himself as a reluctant conductor. He had been singing with and teaching traditional songs to friends for a long time, but when it was suggested that they [&hel
Lenya Rún Taha Karim’s Perfect Day: Politics And Chill
Lenya Rún is a Pirate Party politician. In September 2021 it was announced that she was to become the youngest ever member of Alþingi. However, due to the election miscount [&hel
The Personal Is Political: Podcaster & Activist Edda Falak On Misogyny, Sexual Violence, And The Failures Of Government
Long-time readers of the Grapevine may have noticed a series of stories over the past few years on prominent, often powerful, Icelandic men being revealed to have crossed boundarie
Just Sayings: On With the Butter
There are a few ways to carry on. You could do it like a proper Englishman and keep calm at the same time. [su_pullquote]Join our High Five Club at either […]
Well, You Asked: Let There Be Enough Light To See By
Another year, another batch of terrible advice from your beloved friends at Reykjavík Grapevine! This time, Grapevine’s Youtube Coordinator and resident Scot, Josie Anne Gai
Arcadian Arts: A Night In Skagaströnd
A trip to the northern town of Skagaströnd raises questions about Iceland’s identity. Iceland was, until recently, essentially rural. Rapid urbanisation after 1900 changed the c
Horror-Scopes: 2022 Edition
In this edition of Horror-Scopes, our mystic mind readers are tapping into the anthropomorphised positions of stars to tell you what 2022 has in store for you. This is 100% [&helli
Gods of Iceland: PRAISE THE SUN
Sól, goddess of the sun Strengths: Literally brings us the sun Weaknesses: Wolves Modern analogue: Beyoncé In many languages that have gendered nouns, the sun is often gendered m
Fancies: Edda Hulda Ólafardóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Edda Hulda Ólafardóttir (25), a law student at the University of Iceland
Elísabet Pálmadóttir’s Perfect Day: Outdoor Activities And Eruptions
Elísabet Pálmadóttir works as a specialist in natural hazards at the Icelandic Met Office. During the course of this year, she has been busy explaining the acts of Fagradalsfjal
Ask An Expert: What Is The Future Of Icelandic Language?
Relative to the global population, Icelandic is spoken by only a handful of people. As English continues to prop up its status as the lingua franca of the West, we […]
Natalia Grociak Guides Others Through Tarot
Strolling through the shops of Reykjavík, you might have noticed that tarot cards are sold in many places. The cards can be used as a way to tell fortunes, as […]
Lost In Google Translation: Old Sluts Taking Over
Browsing through RÚV’s website, you come across a headline stating that people in Hrísey and Grímsey are living under a fear of old sluts taking over the islands. Confused, yo
Fancies: Kolbrún Anna Vignisdóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Kolbrún Anna Vignisdóttir (30), a makeup artist and funky fashion lover l
Power Trip: A Steamy Day Out Around Iceland’s Hottest Power Stations
Icelandic winter entices for many reasons. There are ice caves, snowy mountains and long, dark nights full of stars and Aurora. But there is another category of beauty and intrigue
Lost In Google Translation: Earthquake Produces A Rumble Of Drunks
Last month, the daily newspaper Morgunblaðið appeared to report that an earthquake near Hekla—the active volcano in the south—had caused the nearby farm of Selsund to be over
Auður Jónsdóttir’s Perfect Day: Balance Between Solitude And Socialising
Auður Jónsdóttir is an award-winning writer whose books have been published in multiple languages. She’s known to draw inspiration from real life experiences, which she then t
A Night Out With The Demons: Skrattar Is Keeping The Rockstar Lifestyle Alive
We’ve all heard wild tales of rock bands’ raucous nights with groupies, drugs and wacky behaviour. However, it seems like this destructive culture is dying out. Gone are the ni
Gods of Iceland: Eir, the Healer
Strengths: Heals the sick and wounded Weaknesses: The awesome responsibility of being a war medic Modern analogue: Florence Nightingale Very little is known about this goddess, but