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Grapevine Picks: Book Fairs And Hugs!
Glancing at the weather forecast, it seems that outside activities might prove a little challenging during the upcoming week. But…
Tourist Swept Out To Sea At Reynisfjara
UPDATE, 19:42: The tourist in question was unfortunately found dead by rescuers at around 19:00 this evening, RÚV reports. More…
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2021: Best Pool
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves…
Supernatural Iceland: Móhúsa-Skotta
Welcome to the first episode of Supernatural Iceland! Join Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief of Reykjavík Grapevine, as he explores the world…
No Snow Expected On The First Winter Day
by Reetta Huhta
Tomorrow, October 23rd, is known as the first day of winter in Iceland, reports Morgunblaðið. However, according to the Icelandic…
Well, You Asked: The Cleanest Country On Earth
by Reetta Huhta
Answers to the confused Finns visiting Iceland Why don’t Icelanders use bidet showers? Some Finnish friends of mine have noticed…
From Kakósúpa to Champagne: Helga Margrét Marzellíusardóttir’s Perfect Day
by Reetta Huhta
Helga Margrét Marzellíusardóttir is a musician and the leader of the Reykjavík Queer Choir. She studies rhythmical choir conducting and…
Farms Evacuated In Þingeyjarsveit Due To Landslides
by Reetta Huhta
According to Vísir, a total of 11 farms have been evacuated from Þingeyjarsveit due to landslides. The evacuation process started…
Hundreds Of Sheep Rescued From A Snowstorm In Hæli
by Reetta Huhta
Hundreds of sheep in the fields in the town of Hæli were rescued in the midst of a snowstorm which…
RVK Newscast #134: Election Mess & Not A UFO
It has been a weird week so far in Iceland. Our election system is up in the air after a…
Avalanche Risk Very Unusual For September
All major mountain roads in the Westfjords are closed today due to impassability and risk of avalanche during the storm,…
Orange Weather Warning Over Northwest Iceland
by Reetta Huhta
The Icelandic Met Office has issued an orange weather warning over the western part of northwest Iceland. The area is…
RVK Newscast #132: Valli The Walrus & Elections
In this Newscast we visited Árbæjarsafn. And in our top news; elections are on Saturday. It’s been a slow campaign…
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2021: Best Lunch Place
While the pandemic shows no sign of abating, Iceland’s food and beverage industry seems to be surging ahead on a…
Orange Weather Warning Over Most Of Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office has issued an orange alert for a majority of the country today, with only Breiðafjörður and…
Grapevine Picks: Eco Art And Drag Shows
The Grapevine Crew is as disappointed by the end of summer as anyone. That’s why you can count on us…
Trapped Hikers Rescued From Bolafjall
by Reetta Huhta
According to Vísir, a rescue team operating in Bolungarvík was called out due to hikers that had gotten trapped in…
Tourists Rescued From Cabin At Fimmvörðuháls
Two tourists were rescued in Southern Iceland yesterday after one was injured while breaking into a cabin to seek shelter…
Pathway To The Eruption Site Closed Due To The Weather
by Reetta Huhta
The pathway to the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall was closed due to the weather yesterday, reports Vísir, but is now…
A Little Old, A Little New And A Fabulous View: Luxury Meets History In The Golden Circle
Your GPS announces you’re nearing your destination. You drive past sheep lazily napping in tufts of luscious moss as rain…
Iceland To Work With EU On Emissions Targets
Iceland is working in collaboration with the European Union and Noway to reduce emissions in line with the goals set…