Articles by: The Reykjavík Grapevine

Iceland Roundup: Helipad, Tourists Rescued In The Highlands, Former First Lady Mugged & More
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Grapevine Events: Holiday Spirit, Röntgen’s Birthday, SAMPL
After this weekend, it will be December. No judgment if you started feeling jolly a bit sooner, but we say…

Iceland Roundup: Physician Shortage, Hitler Apology Videos, North Korea & More News
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Grapevine Events: Eftir Lokun, Kabarett Opening, Hljómburður
If you turned on your radio this morning and were confused why you just heard Björk song after Björk song…

Last Words: What Does Björk Mean To Icelandic Music?
This issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask one question: what does Björk mean to…

The Haul: Cosy Season Is Here
Salóme Hollanders puts warmth and comfort above all else Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Bríet, Symfaux, Róshildur & More
After the Iceland Airwaves madness last weekend, some might think we’d take a break on covering music this week. Those…

Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Dance Festival, RAFLOST, Icelandic Language Day
We’re currently in the middle of The Reykjavík Dance Festival! There’s a smattering of different events: graduation shows, a political…

Iceland Roundup: Airwaves, Time, Racism, Lava Bailouts, Mexican Standoff & Listener’s Questions
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Day Three: Iceland Airwaves 2025 Reykjavík Grapevine Coverage
The Reykjavík Grapevine presents our daily, comprehensive coverage of 2025 Iceland Airwaves. This year, we are pleased to introduce a…

Day Two: Iceland Airwaves 2025 Reykjavík Grapevine Coverage
The Reykjavík Grapevine presents our daily, comprehensive coverage of 2025 Iceland Airwaves. This year, we are pleased to introduce a…

Day One: Iceland Airwaves 2025 Reykjavík Grapevine Coverage
The Reykjavík Grapevine presents our daily, comprehensive coverage of 2025 Iceland Airwaves. This year, we are pleased to introduce a…

The Grapevine’s Top Picks For Iceland Airwaves 2025
We decide what to see so you don’t have to At Grapevine HQ, Airwaves week is like Christmas. We get…

Iceland Roundup: Snowpocalypse, Sheep Numbers On The Decline, Corruption, Housing & Prince Andrew
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Ómar Guðjónsson, Joey Christ, Björk & More
As the snow disintegrates equally fast as it appeared, Reykjavík reaches an equilibrium. This is the mundane environment in which…

Grapevine Events: Halloween Parties, A Feast, Sex Worker Stories And Public Policy
In a very Icelandic fashion, many parents are deciding to postpone Hrekkjavaka celebrations until tomorrow due to the weather. Despite…

PHOTOS: First Snow In Reykjavík
Until today, Reykjavík has never before seen this much snow in October. We asked our readers to send us photos…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Family Restaurant
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Shruthi Basappa
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Food Hall
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Shruthi Basappa
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways…

Iceland Roundup: Listener Questions, Winter Arrival, Fining The Bankers & Police Raids
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Ice Cream
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Shruthi Basappa
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Late Night Bite
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Shruthi Basappa
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Goddamn Restaurant
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Shruthi Basappa
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Brunch
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Shruthi Basappa
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways…

Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Seafood
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Shruthi Basappa
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways…