Want to deepen your relationship with Icelandic literature in English translation but don’t know where to start? We’ve asked US-based... The post A Beginner’s Guide To Laxness: One US-Based Writer’s Take appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

An orca washed ashore near the golf course by Korpúlfsstaðir in Grafarvogur last night, reports RÚV. Davíð Friðjónsson, a shift... The post Orca Washed Ashore In Grafarvogur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A man who had been missing on Esja on Monday and Tuesday was found dead on the slopes of Kistufell,... The post Missing Hiker On Esja Found Dead 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: Wedding Bells And A Runner’s High 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: Lost On Mt. Esja, Death At Brúará, Border Control, Don’t Drink The Blue Lagoon appeared fir...

Protests in front of Parliament  A protest took place in Austurvöllur in front of Iceland’s parliament this Saturday. “We are... The post Sourdough Breathalysers & Racist Racists appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Chances are people rarely think of Polish cuisine in the upper echelons of the pantheon of global cuisines. Despite a... The post Better Late Than Never: Reykjavík Is Slowly Waking Up To The Culinary Delights Of Polish Cuisine appeared first on The ...

A bad case of the “þetta reddast” Fifteen people had to seek medical attention after a stampede that took place... The post Stampede At The Stadium appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new turf on the old Turf There is no dearth of restaurants in Reykjavík reimagining Icelandic ingredients or deconstructing... The post Nordic Flavour With An Old Soul appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

And how they end up as LDS tropes We’re at Austurvöllur, the heart of Reykjavík. The green oasis in front... The post Now And Then: Sculpted Independence Day Heroes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Charlie’s back with more answers (and opinions) My God! So many of you need so much help! Worry not! The... The post Help? Call Charlie! Björk VS. Sigmundur Davíð, Post Offices, Cutest Cat In Iceland & More appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

“Architects today are really stuck in the grip of capital,” says Arnhildur Pálmadóttir. “And I think we should be more.”... The post The Future Is Lava: A Revolutionary Vision For Housing In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Place For Live Music appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Chronicling Gaukurinn’s convoluted 2025 It was the first week of 2025 when rumours began to rampage through town about Gaukurinn.... The post A Case Of Serious Fever appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Date Place appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Outdoor Drinking (Summer) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Newcomer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Happy Hour appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The new artist-run space on Hverfisgata changes exhibitions weekly Rebekka Joe and Baldur Stefánsson, Jón Sölvi Walderhaug Eiríksson and Jean-Luc... The post Herma Enters The Reykjavík Cultural Sphere appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine breaks down Reykjavík’s different spots for free stuff Whether you’re new in town and have an empty apartment,... The post Break Free: Instead Of Buying Crap, Check Here First appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time Making the rounds every so often is a list... The post Word Of The Issue: Bunk Drunk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Looking back at the relentless spread of biting midges It’s early summer 2015 in Hvalfjörður, a deep fjord 30 minutes’... The post Ten Years of Fear appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Place For Cocktails appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Sports Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

To those searching for their next favourite watering hole, date spot, wine bar, or cocktail dispensary, look no further — it’s... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Bar To End The Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Even though the weather in the first week of June has tried its best to make us forget it, summer... The post Editorial: Squeezing Summer For All It’s Got appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The rescue team Þorbjörn, which is based in Grindavík, has decided to cancel the distribution of a controversial piece of... The post Þorbjörn Rescue Team Removes Controversial “MGGA” Hats From Sale appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

No trail has been found of a lost hiker near Esjan. On the evening of June 9, SAR teams started... The post Search For Lost Hiker Continues appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the early days of June, Oscar Florez, a 17-year-old refugee from Colombia, was granted Icelandic citizenship by Alþingi. The decision... The post Colombian Refugee Oscar Florez Granted Citizenship  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The northernmost vantage point by Dettifoss has been closed off for security reasons. On June 5, a landslide fell near... The post Dettifoss Vantage Point Closed Due To Landslide appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Probably every country with a film industry has, at some point, produced a gloriously unhinged comedy — something that grabs... The post Accidental Shock Therapy: Revisiting The Timeless Comedy Classic “Stella í Orlofi” appeared first ...

To accompany our attempt to capture the sometimes harsh, sometimes magical vibes of Icelandic summer, we’ve compiled the following playlist... The post Grapevine’s Summer Playlist 2025 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the summertime, Icelanders do anything for a good time Before we left our stinky turfhouses (some as late as... The post The Race For A Great Summer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Having just released four of the six songs on their recent EP canyouhelpmeimfeelingalone in the span of a month, Kári... The post Don’t Overthink It: Inside RAKEL And Kári The Attempt’s Laidback EP appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

It’s Friday again, and we’ve just printed a fresh new issue! This weekend is packed with gallery openings, tattoo opportunities,... The post Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Fringe , Icelandic Tattoo Convention & Exhibition Openings appeared fir...

Néfur collaborates with Icelandic glaciers on her latest release The Water, The Lover Have you ever wondered how co-writing an... The post Track By Track: The Water, The Lover By Néfur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík Fringe is in town! We’ve already told you about Belonging?, a stand-up show where foreign-born comedians get honest about their... The post Grapevine’s Reykjavík Fringe Picks appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The second episode of the Northern Rising podcast is out! The series, recorded during Iceland Airwaves last year, follows artists... The post Northern Rising: A New Episode Featuring Elín Hall 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: Parking Fees & Tourism, Pools, Immigration, Racism, Stadium Failure, Sourdough appeared first ...

Seventeen sheep and lambs remain missing in Skíðadal since yesterday, reports RÚV. The Dalvík Search and Rescue Team helped recover... The post 17 Sheep Missing After Storm appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new draft of the supplementary budget proposes allocating 25 million ISK to promote discussion around potential EU accession negotiations,... The post Government Earmarks 25 Million ISK For EU Membership Debate appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

A severe cold spell affecting Iceland has brought winter-like conditions to most parts of the country. On the evening of... The post Cold Spell Affecting Every Part Of Country appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the TV programme Silfrið, aired by RÚV on June 2, Minister of Judicial Affairs Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir admitted to... The post Minister Of Judicial Affairs Concerned About Growing Hate Speech appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

At least 15 people were injured during a crowd surge at the FM95BLÖ concert in Laugardalshöll on Saturday, June 1,... The post 15 Treated At Emergency Room After Concert appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As of June 1, Reykjavík’s public swimming pools are once again staying open until 22:00 on weekends, reversing the previous... The post Reykjavík Swimming Pools Extend Weekend Opening Hours appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The documentary film festival brings new stories and well-loved traditions to Patreksfjörður It’s hard to explain the charm of Skjaldborg... The post Moments Of Magic At Skjaldborg appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

By nearly every measure, we are heading for an unprecedented unnatural disaster. Life in the ocean is dying at an... The post Hope Lies In Oceans: David Attenborough’s New Film Offers Warning And Hope appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

There’s a certain something to be said about summers in Iceland. You won’t hear me say it here — wait for... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Bríet, Virgin Orchestra, Creature Of Habit, & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

A boy was pronounced dead shortly after an accident in the Hvítá river on May 28, reports RÚV. The South... The post 10-Year-Old Boy Dies In Hvítá appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Around 17:00 on May 29, the police received a report about a person in the sea near Fiskislóð in Reykjavík.... The post UPDATED: Major Search Underway For Missing Swimmer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.