Educating Iceland’s elite since 1057 Pictured is Lækjargata, home to many of the oldest buildings in Reykjavík, which — perhaps... The post Now & Then: Schola Reykjavicensis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Seeking advice about the future? Problems with lovers? Just have something you need to get off your chest? Call The... The post Help? Call The Grapevine! Criminals, Housewares, Bike Bells, And Seasonal Depression appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Some restaurants are easier to remember than others. For whatever reason, I kept getting the name of this one wrong... The post That Greenhouse Place In Hafnarfjörður: New Nordic Cuisine With A View At Sól appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The subtle art of getting money for nothing The Reykjavík Grapevine, concerned about the sad financial state of our readership,... The post Free Business Idea: Paid Parking appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,... The post Iceland Roundup: Woke Flags, Woke Towers, Stupid Crime, Tesla Cat, AMOC Collapse appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

The quintet discusses their inspirations, debut album, and enigmatic name I meet BKPM in the basement of 12 Tónar, just... The post What Does BKPM Stand For? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A 12-year-old boy was missing for nearly half a day near Hveragerði. Around 300 people registered to take part in... The post Rescue Teams Find Two Children Missing Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Friday, August 29, a tornado was spotted along the coast of Vatnsleysuströnd on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Vísir reports. A passerby... The post Tornado Spotted Off Coast Of Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Langar þig að læra íslensku? Whether you’re a polyglot looking for a new fix, a scholar of medieval studies hoping... The post The Grapevine’s Guide To Learning Icelandic appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone... The post The Haul: Eat Fresh, Support Local, Feel Good appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s evolving cost-of-living crisis, now with US tariffs What we mean when we say something is Dickensian isn’t just poverty... The post Reykjavík Was Burning, Trump Added Gas appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s unusual to see Lilja Birgisdóttir outside Fischersund — the dark little house and wonderfully scented perfumery and art collective... The post A Collection Of Fleeting Moments: Lilja Birgisdóttir’s Exhibition Invites You To See The Unnot...

Iceland’s best-selling alt-folk band creates masterful pop tune with local influence What does a band do with world fame and... The post Single Review: Of Monsters And Men’s Ordinary Creature Has Extraordinary Appeal appeared first on The Reykjav...

Smashing Pumpkins play Reykjavík 30 years late, but firing on all cylinders “I don’t wanna go to the fucking Blue... The post Billy Corgan And The Pumpkins Energise Sold Out Crowd At Laugardalshöll appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This morning, we heard an announcer say on the radio, “Today is Friday. Congratulations on that.” We couldn’t have said... The post Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Jazz, SAMPL, Electronic Workshop appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Walking the streets of Reykjavík can be humbling. The street signs contain more syllables than seem possible — I pass... The post Editorial: On Talking To The Neighbours appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three years ago this month I moved back to Iceland after seven years in Sweden. Moving to the Nordics and... The post Publisher’s Note: On The Duty Of A Neighbour appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

They say you’re not truly fluent in a foreign language until you crack a joke. Rubbish. You’re fluent when you... The post Swear Like An Icelander: “Eat Frozen Sh*t!” Teaches You Everything You Actually Need To Know appeared first on The Reyk...

Era-defining experimental group múm release their first LP in 12 years It’s been 25 years since múm released their debut... The post Across Borders And Decades, múm Carries On appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This festival’s fifth iteration is its biggest thus far For the past five summers, Hamraborg Festival has marked the coming... The post Hamraborg Festival: Sprawling And Site-Specific appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In a world where watching TV without looking at your phone equals reading a book, actually reading a book is... The post Get Your Read On: Móheiður Hlíf Geirlaugsdóttir Recommends appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,... The post Iceland Roundup: Rats, ATM Heist, Culture Night, Marathon, Rally Accident, International Students appeared first on ...

Two women were run over by a car during a rallycross competition in Hafnarfjörður on Saturday, reports RÚV. The women,... The post Two Women Injured In Rallycross Accident In Hafnarfjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I’m on a boat heading to an island few people have ever set foot on, and even fewer have heard... The post Lesser-Known Bird Paradise: Cosplaying David Attenborough At Grímsey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A grand piano sits in the Nordic House, wires streaming out of its frame, as magnets pull its strings to... The post String Theory: Jack Armitage’s Strengjavera appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The European Football Association has issued a fine of 3.6 million ISK to the Danish football team Brøndby after its... The post Danish Football Supporters Fined After Icelandic Match  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On August 19, the offices of the Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) were broken into and several items were stolen.... The post Break-In At RIFF Headquarters appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ira asks: Can exhaustion cause fever? Seeking advice about the future? Problems with lovers? Just have something you need to... The post Help? Call The Grapevine! Road Trips, Casinos, Baked Goods & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Where you might find the Grapevine staff on this upcoming Culture Night I’ve heard many describe Menningarnótt as the final... The post Menningarnótt: Our Final Day Of Summer Mania appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This year, applications for student visas in Iceland were up by 40% from 2024, according to the Directorate of Immigration... The post Surge Of Applicants Causing Student Enrolment Difficulties At Icelandic Universities appeared first on The Reykjavi...

A resident of Bolungarvík ordered a dollhouse from a toy store in Reykjavík, but was asked to pay over 20.000... The post Hidden Countryside Tax: Bolungarvík Resident Charded 20.000 ISK For Shipping appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On the afternoon of Monday, August 18, an earthquake measuring the magnitude of 3.8 was recorded in Brennisteinsfjöll, an active... The post Tension Builds In Crater Row South Of Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Vesturbæjarlaug was closed for two months this summer as they underwent extensive renovations and repairs, and the pool reopened on... The post Both Vesturbæjarlaug And Sundhöll Reykjavíkur Are Closed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Western Chinese food has soared in popularity in recent years. From the numbing heat of Sichuan pepper and fiery Dan... The post Giant Noodles And Jiggly Cats: Biang Reykjavík Opens Its Doors appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An ATM was stolen in its entirety in Mosfellsbær last night, reports Vísir. The thieves used a digger to carry... The post ATM Stolen Near Mosfellsbær Town Offices appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sara Bjarney Ólafsdóttir and her partner got a very unwelcome guest in their home last night, when a huge rat... The post Couple In Laugardalur Wakes Up With A Rat In Bed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,... The post Iceland Roundup: Spotify, Blown Trailers, Heat Record, Falling Boulders & Thunder appeared first on The Reykjav...

Make money fast in true Icelandic fashion Money is a lot of things. Sometimes it’s no object. More often it... The post Free Business Idea: Deep Networking appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A rookie’s guide to driving around Iceland The introduction of the automobile changed Iceland forever: from a near-untraversable wilderness into... The post Sniff Glue, Dodge Jail, Try Not To Die appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

From August 17 onwards, transit company Strætó bs. will improve its services with more frequent trips and shorter wait times.... The post Strætó Launches New And Improved Service appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Lessons for Iceland’s climate future This summer, Alþingi hit the emergency brake on a fish fight. After days of bitter... The post We Saved The Fish, But Forgot The Fishermen appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic film When The Light Breaks, directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson, is one of seven films nominated for the 2025... The post “When The Light Breaks” Nominated For Nordic Council Film Prize appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time For 1,000 years, Iceland has given its own names... The post Word Of The Issue: Ægisif appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Pride in Reykjavík for 32 years Iceland’s Annual Pride Parade took place on August 9. It was the 27th such... The post Now & Then: We Read You, Queer And Clear appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Whether you’re looking for music to soundtrack your week or your video game, Issue 12’s music reviews have got you... The post Music Reviews: Iðunn Einars, Elín Hall, lúpína appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask a simple question: where is Icelandic culture... The post Last Words: Where Is Icelandic Culture In 2025? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The work of the gallerist is an opaque craft. They are the people who help artists navigate the tricky terrain... The post Fine Art And Flow: Þula Gallery Spreads Its Wings appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone... The post The Haul: Go Big Or Go Home appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Where to go if you urgently need an heirloom tomato, and Bónus has none  Coming from a culture where a... The post Farmers Markets In Iceland: Are There Any? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Feluleikur seeks unusual performance spaces If you were to play a game of hide and seek in Reykjavík, I’d venture... The post Let’s Play Hide And Seek appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.