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At the heart of Icewear’s more than 50 years of experience is one remarkable material: Icelandic wool. Now, Icewear is proud to unveil its latest breakthrough: the Black Sheep Collection.

There is much more to Iceland than volcanoes, its famous Iceland sheep and being the best place to view the Northern Lights. Iceland weather frequently changes, the Iceland climate is not constantly frozen as many people believe. Furthermore, the weather is different in the Iceland capital city of Reykjavik when compared to less populated and countryside locations.

Index Key findings for Women's Day in Iceland: Konudagur: Celebrating Women's Day in Iceland Origin of Women's Day in Iceland: the Tradition of Góa History of Gender Equality in Iceland Icelandic Women's Strike 1975: a Catalyst for Global Change Gender Equality in Iceland Today Celebrating Konudagur in Iceland: Honoring Women's Contributions Women’s Day: the Lasting Rival of Valentine’s Day Embracing...

The Icelandic holiday -Bóndadagur is a day devoted to celebrate and pamper your loving spouse. The traditions around this holiday have certainly changed since Norse settlers arrived to the country. With time this holiday has evolved and continues to be a favorite among locals. Keep reading to learn about the origins and traditions of Bóndadagur, plus what you can expect...

As long as there have been communities living in Iceland, there have been traditions of feasts and merrymaking. Christianity came to Iceland around the year 1000, just a few generations after settlers moved to the small island in the northern Atlantic. There were existing religious beliefs before then, however, most of which were replaced at that time by Christian holidays...

The Icelandic sweater is as much a part of popular fashion in Iceland as jeans and running shoes. Known as lopapeysa, from the Icelandic words lopi for wool and peysa for sweater, the yarn of this iconic garment dates back to the earliest days of settlement in Iceland when pioneers came from Norway and brought sheep with them. The sweater...

“There’s no such thing as bad weather,” the saying goes; “just bad dressing.” This Norwegian maxim is a popular one. It rings true, too, as traditional Norwegian sweaters grow more popular as extreme weather becomes more intense around the globe.  These traditional Nordic designs are famously dressy, too. This hidden gem is suited to keep you feeling warm and looking...

Contents:  Best Hikes in Iceland Day Hikes in Iceland Iceland Hiking Trails Further from the City Most Adventurous Hiking in Iceland – Far from the City The Laugavegur Trail The Best Campsites in Iceland Iceland Camping Card Wild Camping  Terrain, Wildlife and Weather Conditions in Iceland Avoid Trouble: Planning for Icelandic Weather Clothing for Hiking in Iceland Key findings about...

If you're planning a visit to Iceland, you might expect perpetual snow and ice spread across a beautiful but intimidating tundra. How do you pack for Iceland's weather? What conditions should you expect? Introduction What Clothes to Pack for a Trip in Iceland Packing for Iceland Based on Your Plans What to Wear in Iceland During the Winter Shoes to...

We’ve all done it, you wash that favourite sweater and oh no, it’s shrunk!  You mourn its loss and move on, remonstrating yourself for neglecting to read the care label.  Then again even if you had examined it, do you really know what all those funny symbols mean? Well, today we’re going to turn you into a clothing-washing pro, even...