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Grapevine Events: Happy 22nd Birthday To Us!
Sun’s out, and today’s Grapevine’s 22nd birthday! We’ll be celebrating at our birthday party, but we’ve got some ideas for you if you don’t have weekend plans just yet! If you’ve got a ticket to the Stella í Orlofi (check out Iryna…
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Dead Body Found Near Viðey
In the evening of May 13, a dead body was discovered between the islands Engey and Viðey just outside Reykjavík, RÚV reports. Deputy Capital Area Police Chief Ásgeir Þór Ásgeirsson confirmed the find with state media. The police have not offered any…
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Trapped Whale Freed Near Viðey
The crew of the coast guard vessel Þór rescued a whale on Monday afternoon. It had become trapped in a shallow area north of Viðey island off the coast of Reykjavík, reports RÚV. The Coast Guard Operations Center received a report about…
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Grapevine Events: Easter Egg Hunts, Stelpur Rokka, Jazz, Jesus & More
Easter is upon us! We’re headed into a lovely and — dare we say — much needed holiday weekend and we are ready to party! Don’t expect the same level of madness this weekend, since there are some church-related laws that will…
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RVK Newscast 197: Viðey Island
On this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine journalist Josie Anne takes a trip to Viðey, an island off the coast of Reykjavík with a fascinating history. Read on for more information and links! Iceland has topped the gender equality index for the…
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Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2020: Best Place To Spend Time With The Kids (Summer!)
So, you finally checked one off the bucket list and arrived in Iceland. Velkomin! But what now? Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from steamy swimming pools to world-renowned galleries to more historical sites than you can name. And the city’s diversity has…
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Best Of Reykjavík 2019: Best Day Trip
So, you’ve shopped in the shops, drank the drinks, and eaten all the foods. And whilst those things are all super fun, culture and the outdoors are the missing pieces of the puzzle for a perfect trip. Whether it’s a gleaming museum…
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Soup Tuesday: Hungarian Goulash, Iceland’s First Refugees
In 1956, Iceland welcomed its first refugees: 52 Hungarians. Goulash traces its origin to ninth century Hungary, with the word Goulash meaning “herdsman meat.” Iceland was and is a fairly isolated place, so new arrivals of any type usually meant new editions…
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Fine dining in Iceland in 1809: “A Most Involuntary Intemperance”
In the summer of 1809, a young British botanist, William Hooker, visited Iceland on the first botanical expedition of what was to become a distinguished career. Hooker chose Iceland on the suggestion of his older colleague Joseph Banks, one of Britain’s most…
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Listicle: A Survival Guide For The Darkest Months
In Reykjavík and beyond, there are some activities that are available only in the winter season. January can be made into a lively month, with a few ideas and a bit of willpower—never before has the frozen city pond looked as inviting,…
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Viðey: Not Exactly Wheelchair Accessible
The chairperson of Iceland’s MND Society has harshly criticised the City of Reykjavík for scheduling events on the island of Viðey, despite the island being more or less inaccessible to the wheelchair-bound. RÚV reports that not everyone has been happy with the…