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Snowmobiling in the Home of the White Walkers
Do you remember that famous saying by Ned Stark in Game of Thrones? “Winter is coming.” Well, I can tell you with certainty that winter is not coming — winter is here. Iceland is experiencing one of its coldest and snowiest winters…
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Blue Skies and Lumbering Whales: Landlubber finds whale watching heaven
It was a cold, crisp November day. The sea was mostly still and, even rarer for Iceland in autumn, the sky almost completely blue. Hallgrímskirkja, lording over Reykjavík city, became smaller while the mountains, still largely bereft of snow, grew larger still.…
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(Ice) Climbing Our Way To The Top
Gingerly holding a rope in one hand and two ice axes in the other, I lean backward over an icy crevasse. I force one boot-clad foot toward the edge, checking to confirm my crampons are piercing the ice. I manoeuvre my other…
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Hot Dogs And Hot Chocolate On Esja: Testing Our Patience And Resolve
Across the waters of Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík resides Esjan—the dark, often cloud-covered mountain considered the quintessential Icelandic hike. Esjan is often visible as we leave Grapevine headquarters, prompting us to say, “We’re going to be on top of that mountain…one day.”…
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One More Person Diagnosed With Monkeypox, Bringing Total To 11 Infected
A total of 11 individuals have been diagnosed with monkeypox in Iceland, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for sale in the Grapevine shop! Our brand new Best of Iceland 2022, Best of Reykjavík 2022, a…
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Iceland’s Longest Zipline Opens In Akureyri
Iceland’s longest zipline was installed in Akureyri, allowing visitors to see the river Glerá from a new perspective. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by…
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German Airline Condor To Offer Flights to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir In 2023
The German airline Condor will begin offering flights to Akureyri and Egilsstaðir in the summer of 2023, reports Fréttablaðið. This will be the first time Condor has had flights to Iceland. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps,…
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Laugarvatn: Waterproof Entertainment
Where does one go when you only have one day off from work this week, but you’re long overdue for an adventure, something to remind yourself that you are actually in the Iceland that you fell for? Dramatic landscapes, geysers and waterfalls?…
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Overnight Stays Tripled Between Years
Overnight stays at Icelandic accommodations were almost three times higher in May than at the same time last year. This change is mainly due to foreign tourists, but Icelanders have spent a considerable amount of time staying in hotels and other guesthouses,…
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Islands Of Wonder: Winning The Weather Lottery In Vestmannaeyjar
No matter what the gods have thrown at the Westman Islands (known locally as Vestmannaeyjar)—eruptions, turbulent history, harsh living conditions—it seems only to have strengthened its inhabitants, creating a resilient population that lives with endearing optimism and a complete and utter lack…
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Witch Hunt: A Visit To The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft
Witchcraft and wizardry haves been the subject of fascination for centuries—just look at the success of a certain magical franchise written by She Who Must Not Be Named. But in the past, the relationship between everyday folk and the dark arts was…
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Arcadian Arts: A Night In Skagaströnd
A trip to the northern town of Skagaströnd raises questions about Iceland’s identity. Iceland was, until recently, essentially rural. Rapid urbanisation after 1900 changed the country forever and despite Iceland being revered for its beautiful landscape, 94% of the population lives in…
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Power Trip: A Steamy Day Out Around Iceland’s Hottest Power Stations
Icelandic winter entices for many reasons. There are ice caves, snowy mountains and long, dark nights full of stars and Aurora. But there is another category of beauty and intrigue with a unique premise: power stations. Iceland’s iconic geology is a source…
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Vikings Arrived To The Americas Before Columbus
Recent analysis of small pieces of wood from timber-framed buildings in Newfoundland confirms that Vikings arrived in the North America at least 471 years before Christopher Columbus. The Guardian reports that the new type of dating technique used a solar storm from…
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Icelandair Prepares To Transport Tourists To US Again
Icelandair is preparing to transport foreign tourists to the United States again, Fréttablaðið reports. After an unprecedented 21-month ban on non-essesntial travel to the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Biden administration will begin allowing fully vaccinated travellers from Europe, Canada,…
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PLAY Airline Adds New Nordic Destinations
Low-cost Icelandic airline PLAY has announced three new destinations from their Keflavík Airport hub to commence in their 2022 summer schedule. The routes include two Norwegian cities and one Swedish city, reports DV. Twice-weekly flights to and from Gothenburg, Sweden as well…
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PLAY Airline Announces 150 Job Openings
Newcomer low-cost airline, PLAY, has announced 150 new job openings for the spring and summer next year, MBL reports. Of the newly listed positions, the airline is seeking to recruit 50 pilots and 100 flight attendants on both a long-term and summer…
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Dill Maintains Michelin Star
Dill Restaurant is holding onto their Michelin Star for the second year in a row, reports Vísir, maintaining its place as the only Icelandic restaurant with this recognition. Located at Laugavegur 59 in Reykjavík, Dill is dedicated to serving its guests a…
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Air Travel Continuing To Rebound
Icelandair welcomed more then 264,000 travellers in August this year, a sharp rise from the 80,000 the airline transported during the same period in 2020. Of the total number of customers last month, 241,000 of them were international travellers. That’s a rise…
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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 gently patters your windshield. The buzz of the city begins to wash away. The absolute serenity of your new surroundings starts to…
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Keflavík Airport Expansion Begins
The twenty thousand square metre expansion of Leif Erikson Air Terminal at Keflavík Airport formally began on August 16th. The estimated cost of the project is at just over 21 billion ISK and is the largest project Isavia has undertaken, according to…
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British Man Travels Iceland By Scooter
British man Hugh Graham left Reykjavík on August 5th. Now 12 days later, he’s more than 600 km away in Fáskrúðsfjörður, having travelled all the way there by human-powered scooter. The 26-year-old says that he doesn’t mind the strange looks he gets…
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Resolution Found In Húsafell Tombstone House Mediation
A resolution has been found in the debate over the status of the tombstone house in Húsafell after a controversy spanning five years. History A statement posted on his Facebook page told the story. The structure was built in 2016 by Páll…