One might think summer has arrived in Iceland – But don’t be fooled.
There is an unusually warm air over Iceland these days and the predictions for the next few days look great. Yesterday the heat was spectacular in the...
The Golden Plover has Arrived – Signaling Spring
The Golden Plover, a migrating bird that signifies the arrival of spring in Iceland has landed. Spring is around the corner and Icelanders can breath ...
The Coldest Winter Since ´95
This winter seems to be the coldest measured winter since 1995 according to Meteorologist Trausti Jónsson.
Early spring confusing plants in east Iceland
The plant life in east Iceland is unusually green for the early time of year. Forest rangers can barely remember a greener March and say they worry a ...
The Living in Copenhagen Diary entry number five: Dejlig dag
The fifth in a series of light-hearted columns about life as a foreigner living in the Danish capital.
Spring equinox and “Lóan er komin” – although warmth still elusive for Iceland
Iceland’s most beloved migratory bird, the ‘lóa’ (golden plover) has arrived and is heralded as a harbinger of spring. But although ...
Iceland welcomes first migratory birds of the year
The year’s first migratory birds have arrived in Iceland, giving the country’s land dwellers their first glimpse (and sound) of spring.
Springtime cold snap causing concern
Iceland was hit with an unusual springtime cold snap on Monday and it looks set to continue into the weekend and beyond.