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Over 120 Avalanches Recorded Since Thursday
The Icelandic Met Office continues to receive reports of avalanches that have occurred over the past few days, with the total now exceeding 100. According to the Met Office, more than 122 avalanches have been reported in the Westfjords and the Tröllaskagi…
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VIDEO: Art In Djúpavík’s Old Herring Factory
Earlier this summer, the Grapevine travelled to Djúpavík, a small village on the Strandir coast in the Westfjords, where an old herring factory has been transformed into an annual art exhibition. Emilie Dalum, the exhibition’s project manager and curator, speaks about this…
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Surrendering To Strandir: The Edge Of The World Has A Pool
The Strandir region doesn’t give up its secrets easily. Maybe it’s the geography — so remote that stories take longer to travel. Maybe it’s just the way things work out here. Somewhere between the silence and the sea spray lies Trékyllisvík, a…
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Polar Bear Surveillance Launched In Westfjords
The Westfjords Police and the Icelandic Coast Guard are currently conducting polar bear surveillance, particularly around the Hornstrandir area, following a video received by the police yesterday, reports Vísir. The video in question was shared on social media and was taken aboard…
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Flights To Ísafjörður Require Government Subsidy
The government considers it essential to maintain scheduled flights to Ísafjörður, according to Minister of Infrastructure Eyjólfur Ármannsson, reports RÚV. The route between Reykjavík and Ísafjörður is not financially viable without state subsidies. While a full market analysis is still underway, a…
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Elections Possibly Delayed By Weather
The weather forecast for November 30, is expected to bring about poor travel conditions in various parts of the country, hindering voting on election day. Heavy blizzards are expected in East Iceland, with snowstorms hitting the North, Northwest Iceland and the Westfjords.…
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No Polar Bear On Iceberg Off The Westfjords
The Westfjords Police reported on their Facebook page that a glacier iceberg is located off the coast of the Westfjords. The Icelandic Coast Guard has issued a warning to seafarers. A Coast Guard helicopter flew over the iceberg and the Westfjords’ headlands…
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Two Rescued After Fishing Boat Runs Aground
ICE-SAR (Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue) marine rescue teams and the Icelandic Coast Guard helicopter crew were dispatched this morning after a fishing boat ran aground in Súgandafjörður in the Westfjords. According to the Coast Guard spokesperson, both crew members were…
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Charged For Adventure
“Hey, Tesla, take me to the Westfjords.” There are two types of people — those who love camping and those who don’t. Thinking about these polar opposites, I always recall a New Girl episode where Schmidt exclaims, “Camping?” to which Winston adds,…
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Two People Found Dead In Bolungarvík Home
Police officers in the Westfjords were called to a house in Bolungarvík on Monday evening, where they found two individuals in their 60s — common-law partners — dead. The police reported that they do not suspect criminal activity. Westfjords police requested the…
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Skjaldborg Calling
The cinematic celebration returns to Patreksfjörður May 17 to 20 As I meet Kristín Andrea Þórðardóttir and Sigríður Regína Sigurþórsdóttir, members of the Skjaldborg production team, I’m eager to learn what’s in store for this year’s event. Sigga Regína is quick to…
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Chasing Birds In The Snow
In Flateyri, birdwatching is done a bit differently It’s Easter break and I see photos of friends around the world wearing dresses and enjoying picnics. But here in this tiny village in the Westfjords, this March day feels like being trapped in…
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A Fishing Warehouse Comes Alive
Three generations of women step into the changing room of Flateyri pool, one item of clothing catching my attention. Each of them is sporting the iconic “Aldrei fór ég suður” beanie, the official merch of the eponymous music festival that rocked the…
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Risk Of Avalanches In North Iceland, Westfjords
The Icelandic Met Office has announced an uncertainty phase in North Iceland and the Westfjords due to avalanche risk. The notice was posted on Thursday, March 21, with similar conditions expected on March 22. Snowfall and wind are expected in North Iceland…
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Rauðasandur On The List Of World’s Best Beaches
Rauðasandur in the Westfjords is among the best beaches in the world, according to Lonely Planet. Rauðasandur is featured on both the list of the best beaches in Europe and globally. Lonely Planet is one of the most respected travel guides globally,…
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Rock, Rust And Road Trip Dust
Taking a long awaited trip up West “We’ll have to drive around a lot of fjords.” “Yup.” “That’s going to take a lot of time.” “I can download more music before we go.” “…can you get Bubbi?” “Of course I can.” One…
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Echoes Of Heritage In Tálknafjörður
One of the oldest buildings in the Westfjords continues to thrive as a vibrant cultural hub With its large rainbow-coloured chimney, Cafe Dunhagi stands out against the grey and foggy landscape of Tálknafjörður, a fishing village in the southern Westfjords nicknamed Tálknó…
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Hot Pool Hopping In The Westfjords
In Iceland, swimming pools are not merely places to take a dip; they are a way of life. With more geothermal swimming pools and hot springs per capita than anywhere else, Iceland has elevated ‘pool time’ to an art form. They appear…
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Icelanders Stuck In The Car For Two Days Due To Bad Weather
Rescue teams were called out on Sunday evening to help the people found in a car on Kollafjörðurheiði, reports RÚV. It is stated that the people had been stuck in the car due to bad weather for over 50 hours. [su_pullquote]Get the…
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Trees In West Reykjavík Are Dying
West Reykjavík could be devoid of trees in 20 years if nothing is done says horticulturalists and gardening experts, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality…
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VIDEO: An Hour And A Half Just To Get Out Of The House
While many capital area residents are likely feeling a sense of relief that the recent spate of warm winds and rain has washed away nearly all of the snow, things are quite different in other parts of the country right now, as…
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Thunder And Lightning Across The Westfjörds
The people of the Westfjörds were treated to the uncommon experience of thunder and lightning yesterday, and some were able to capture the moment on video. [su_pullquote]You can now take walking tours of Reykjavík with Grapevine crewmembers Valur, Pollý and Bjartmar. Click…
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Westfjords Selected As Best Region To Visit By Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet has selected the Westfjords to be at the top of the list of best regions to visit in 2022, reports Vísir. This was stated in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel publication, which consists of ten best countries, regions and cities.…