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Cold weather clothing guide: Fabrics that retain heat

Icewear's research found that the warmest material is wool, with thicker Icelandic wool being even better, and a wool-acrylic blend in between. The warmest clothing for you will be dictated by the number of layers you can use, and the thickness of the materials you are wearing.

Lent in Iceland: Bollu, Sprengi and Öskudagur tradition

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 bringing many of the traditions celebrated today.

Is Iceland dark for 6 months in wintertime? Short days during winter

Good news—there is still daylight in Iceland during the winter, after all, it’s just that there are shorter daylight hours.

Here’s how to layer blankets for maximum warmth: Reducing high heating costs

Learn how Icewear’s 100% wool blankets help you keep warm in winter while also reducing heating bills, all in Nordic style, layered to meet your needs.

couple in warm parka jacket in the mountain

Preparing for Icelandic winters with the right parka

Winters in Iceland can be downright cold, depending on where you call home, so gear up. The temperatures during the circa 5 months of winter (November 8 to April 4).