Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine
You Might Not Know Oliver, But He’s Throwing You A Party
You might not know it, but he threw one of Reykjavík’s top parties of 2014, tooIcelanders hang with their families…
VIDEO: The Essence Of Icelandic Christmas
101 Reykjavík on Þorláksmessa is a beautiful placeLike most decent Reykjavikings, Grapevine’s friend Kormákur Arthursson hung out in 101 Reykjavík…
Aurora, Waterfalls, Eruptions… Heild Has Everything
Presenting Heild, your last minute Xmas presentOut now on DVD and on-demand, Heild offers some amazing visions of Iceland unlike most of…
WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN’ GOING ON
Get Grapevine’s fancy new app!After damn near revolutionizing Reykjavík drinking culture via the beloved Appy Hour app, The Reykjavík Grapevine…
Go PONG Harpa Now!
Ever wanted to play arcade classic ‘Pong’ on the massive Harpa facade? Great, because until August 31st you can–so long…
Dyngjujökull Glacier Photo Gallery
On August 21, photographer Axel Sigurðarson flew over Dyngjökull glacier in a two-seater airplane through Mýflug Air. He didn’t see…
Win Tickets To Justin Timberlake’s Sold Out Reykjavík Show!
JT’s first Iceland appearance happens tomorrow, on August 24 – and is thoroughly sold outIn conjunction with Mastercard Priceless, we…
ATTN! Brennivín Models Wanted!
Iceland’s signature spirit needs you! They’re looking for six models, aspiring models, or people who just like to have their picture…
The Reykjavík Grapevine Design Awards 2014
…For Best Product, Product Line, Project and Fashion Design of 2013For our fourth annual Design Awards, we once again rounded…
Sour Grapes And Stuff: Issue 2
Most Awesome Letter Dear john gnarr, (Great photo!) I enjoyed your address in ‘the grapevine’ on the life of Jesus…
Alcohol Pills Not Selling
Only 14 packets of Selincro, the alcohol pill, have been sold in Iceland since they hit the market, reports Vísir….
Uncommon Adventures – Episode 1: The Sea Swimmers
by Larissa Kyzer and The Reykjavík Grapevine
In our first episode of “Uncommon Adventures,” we join members of Reykjavík’s Sea Swimming and Sea Bathing Association for a…
Dagur B. Eggertsson Front Runner For Mayor
In a recent poll, roughly half of Reykjavik residents want Social Democratic Alliance’s Dagur B. Eggertsson as the next mayor,…
The Long Arm Of The Paw
A picture of a policeman with a kitten on a ride-along has generated a great deal of interest on Instagram…
Minister For The Environment Disagrees With Specialists
Minister for the Environment Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson says he disagrees with environmental specialists against changes to the protected area of…
Minister Wears Rainbow Scarf In Sochi
by Nanna Árnadóttir and The Reykjavík Grapevine
Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs Illugi Gunnarsson wore a rainbow scarf gifted to him by The National Queer Organization…
Icelanders Give Americans Tips On Handling Polar Vortex
Icelanders interviewed on NBC’s The Today Show gave their advice on how to wait out the polar vortex currently blowing…
Reykjavík Police Arrest Man For Growing Cannabis
Reykavík Police arrested a drug dealer and seized his home-grown cannabis plants in an apartment building in Austurborg yesterday, RÚV…
Social Media Stars Cause Mall Chaos
Thousands of teenagers gathered at Smáralind mall in Kópavogur yesterday to see social media stars Jerome Jarre and Nash Grier,…
Charlie Sheen May Have Gotten Married In Iceland
Last night, sitcom actor Charlie Sheen announced his marriage on Twitter, RÚV reports. In the tweet Sheen posted a photograph…
Six Icelandic Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck
The holidays can be hard on the ears for most people with a modicum of taste for decent music. It’s…
Unemployment Increases Slightly
Unemployment in Iceland increased slightly over the past month, but is still well below the average for both the EU…
The Mythical Banana Kingdom Of Iceland
The temperature outside hovered around 5°C, but inside the greenhouses that dot the South Iceland town of Hveragerði, you can…
Bleeding Money And In Sugar Filled Young Dreams
Kiriyama Family Technically proficient throughout, this young band underpin everything they do with interesting rhythms, the female voice added much…
Sour Grapes & Stuff: Issue 16
Most awesome letter Dear Grapevine: I would like to thank for all the support and help I received during the…