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Iceland Review Since 1963, Iceland Review covers travel, news, and culture in English. Read the latest stories, book tours, and learn more about our Nordic island here.

Iceland Review is the longest running magazine presenting Iceland, in continuous print since 1963. Iceland Review includes features on Iceland’s nature, culture, society, politics and business as well as photographs.

Restaurant Einsi Kaldi stands as a culinary expression of what makes the Westman Islands remarkable: resilience, creativ...
13/12/2025

Restaurant Einsi Kaldi stands as a culinary expression of what makes the Westman Islands remarkable: resilience, creativity, and a seamless blending of old and new. ⁠
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Read more about the restaurant and the unique archipelago (link in the top comment) 🐟️🥗🏝️. ⁠
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It’s hard to imagine Christmas in Iceland without a book. Drawing on the country’s deep-rooted reading culture, Iceland ...
13/12/2025

It’s hard to imagine Christmas in Iceland without a book. Drawing on the country’s deep-rooted reading culture, Iceland Review has curated a festive playlist (check the link in the top comment) 📙.

📷 Golli

Across the world, every country has its own seasonal mythology and Christmas traditions. In Iceland, these take a distin...
13/12/2025

Across the world, every country has its own seasonal mythology and Christmas traditions.

In Iceland, these take a distinctive form through thirteen mischievous figures known as the Yule Lads. Today, we are going to tell you more about these special characters 🎄☃️🤶🧙‍♂️🧑‍🎄.

Check the link in the top comment to learn about the Yule Lads👇.

After several days of blustery conditions, the weather is beginning to settle as a powerful depression that brought stro...
13/12/2025

After several days of blustery conditions, the weather is beginning to settle as a powerful depression that brought strong south-westerly winds loses strength and moves away 💨.

Still, best to keep an eye on the forecast for tomorrow as this might change again (link in the top comment) 🌊.

📷 Golli

A Day in the Life in East Iceland 🎄: an alternative Christmas tree by the bridge over the Lagarfljót river.📷 Irina Shtre...
12/12/2025

A Day in the Life in East Iceland 🎄: an alternative Christmas tree by the bridge over the Lagarfljót river.

📷 Irina Shtreis

According to Icelandic folklore, the Christmas cat or Jólaköttur is a pet cat of the Yule family—ogress Grýla, her canni...
12/12/2025

According to Icelandic folklore, the Christmas cat or Jólaköttur is a pet cat of the Yule family—ogress Grýla, her cannibal husband Leppalúði, and their thirteen children, known as the Yule Lads 🎄🧑‍🎄.

Starting from today, the Yule Lads are arriving one by one during two weeks before Christmas day. We will tell you more about the Yule Lads in our Ask Iceland Review feature tomorrow 🫔🗞️✨.

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A yellow weather warning remains in effect for South and Southeast Iceland today. Forecasters warn of gusty winds, heavy...
12/12/2025

A yellow weather warning remains in effect for South and Southeast Iceland today. Forecasters warn of gusty winds, heavy showers, fog and a continued risk of lightning ⚡️.

Check our weather report (link in the top comment) 👇.

📷 Dagmar Trodler

Starting your weekend with a big trip around Iceland? Fill the tank with low price fuel at Orkan!⁠⁠Orkan has 73 self-ser...
12/12/2025

Starting your weekend with a big trip around Iceland? Fill the tank with low price fuel at Orkan!⁠
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Orkan has 73 self-service stations open 24/7, they offer low price fuel and at 14 locations they provide EV fast charging⚡⁠
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Get the Orkan Loyalty Card for 12 kr. off per liter and per kWh, it also offers discounts at neighboring stores and free coffee at selected stations ☕✨ ⁠
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See you at the PINK station!💖⁠
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For more info and to add the Orkan Loyalty Card to your apple/google wallet, check out: https://www.orkan.is/english/⁠
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Iceland’s long-standing swimming culture has been added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.More about this...
11/12/2025

Iceland’s long-standing swimming culture has been added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

More about this Icelandic phenomenon in our article (link in the top comment) 👇.

📷 Golli

🍙 New at Tokyo Sushi Reykjavík: onigiri 🇯🇵✨⁠⁠Japan’s beloved rice triangles are now available at Tokyo Sushi stalls. Fre...
11/12/2025

🍙 New at Tokyo Sushi Reykjavík: onigiri 🇯🇵✨⁠
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Japan’s beloved rice triangles are now available at Tokyo Sushi stalls. Freshly made in-house and packed with flavour, this grab-and-go snack is perfect for your busy day.⁠
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Whether you’re craving a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a tasty snack between adventures in Reykjavík, onigiri from Tokyo Sushi hits the spot every time.⁠
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🍙 Fresh, simple and healthy⁠
🥑 A source of protein and goodness⁠
🍚 Delicious fillings, perfectly seasoned rice and crisp nori⁠
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Stop by Tokyo Sushi Reykjavík and try one today 🍣⁠
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National broadcaster RÚV has confirmed it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, a decision that m...
11/12/2025

National broadcaster RÚV has confirmed it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026, a decision that means Iceland will not compete next year.

Iceland is now among five countries stepping back from the competition, alongside Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia.

Click on the link in the top comment to read more 👇.

📷 Golli

The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings as strong northeasterly and easterly ...
10/12/2025

The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings as strong northeasterly and easterly winds are expected to sweep across much of the country tomorrow.

More details in our weather report (link in the top comment) 👇.

📷 Golli

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