The Reykjavík Grapevine


Tyler Clevenger

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  • A Bucolic Brew

    A Bucolic Brew

    While the drive through the north of Iceland may not offer as diverse an array of neck-craning scenery as the south, its serenity is unparalleled. This much was obvious on the Saturday evening that I set off for Skagafjörður, in search of…

  • Low Roar Start Off On A High Note

    Low Roar Start Off On A High Note

    What: Low Roar / Mr. Silla When: August 15, 20:30 Where: Tjarnarbíó, Tjarnargötu 12 Admission: 2,000 ISK It began with one of the best album openers I’ve heard this year. Clocking in at over nine minutes when performed live, “Breathe In” slowly…

  • A Sunny World: Ecovillage Sólheimar

    A Sunny World: Ecovillage Sólheimar

    If you happen to be cruising down a valley-snaking road about an hour’s drive east of Reykjavík, there’s a chance you’ll curl around a grassy embankment and notice, nestled among rolling hills, Iceland’s lone ecovillage. The Sólheimar Ecovillage has existed sustainably since…

  • Plastic, Not So Fantastic

    Plastic, Not So Fantastic

    On June 28, the 5 Gyres Institute sailed into Reykjavík following a three-week expedition during which they collected marine plastic samples from Bermuda to Iceland. Led by half-Icelandic Research Director Dr. Marcus Eriksen, a super-crew consisting of 13 advocates, sailing experts, artists,…

  • Keeping Reykjavík Preened

    Keeping Reykjavík Preened

    It’s no secret that Icelanders take their hair very seriously. For years, Rauðhetta og úlfurinn has been the go-to spot for Icelanders looking to sport a fresh cut. As four-time winners of our annual ‘Best Place To Get A Trendy Haircut’ award,…

  • A Successful Solstice

    A Successful Solstice

    Reykjavík’s first Secret Solstice festival brought 10,000 people to Laugardalur for 72 hours of fun in the sun. With 150 artists performing on five stages, it was impossible to take it all in, and judging by all of the inspired dance moves…

  • Iceland’s Circus Finds A Home

    Iceland’s Circus Finds A Home

    In June, Iceland’s Sirkus Íslands kicked off a new summer of festivities. The company has been performing shows together since 2008, but this year marks an exciting new chapter. In April, with assistance from crowdfunding website Karolina Fund, they were able to…