Iceland blog articles and news announcements
September 2021
Black sand, red sweater—Murder on Iceland’s Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Waves crash against a shore of black sand. Not a soul is in sight; even the birds are eerily absent.
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September 2021
Iceland sheep roundup “Réttir” is an annual sheep gathering party
Iceland’s sheep are a source of conversation for many reasons. With more than 800,000 roaming the island nation, Iceland has far more sheep than people. In fact, there are over twice as many sheep as there are humans! And, naturally, Icelandic wool is a big part of the country’s economic activity, too. It’s positively woven into the culture and also serves as one of the nation’s biggest exports.
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August 2021
How a pair of wool socks saved a wedding
This story is from a local Chinese guide, and it was too delightful not to share.
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August 2021
New Icewear stores opened: Goðafoss and Westman Islands
These two locations are both situated at major landmarks and serve both tourists and the local population.
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August 2021
The inside epidemic? How has time outdoors changed in 40 years
Analyzing data from the University College London, Icewear has explored how daily activities have changed since the 1970s
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