Icewear and the Port of Akureyri have signed a five year contract for the operation and management of Vitinn, a service center for cruise ship passengers located in Akureyri, in northern Iceland. Icewear has also opened a new and impressive store on Skólavörðustígur 38, downtown reykjavik. There will be a souvenir shop under the name Icemart in the same style...
Around the world we are seeing that knitting is not just for your grandmother anymore. A quick internet search will show you photos of celebrities with knitting needles in hand, from Marilyn Monroe to Catherine Zeta Jones to Sarah Jessica Parker—even Russell Crowe! A practice that is both traditional and contemporary, knitting is both a productive hobby and a calming...
If you’re planning a visit to Iceland, you might be expecting perpetual snow and ice spread across a beautiful but intimidating tundra. How do you pack for Iceland’s weather? What conditions should you expect? IntroductionWhat Clothes to Pack for a Trip in Iceland Packing for Iceland Based on Your PlansWhat to Wear in Iceland in WintertimeShoes to Wear in IcelandWhat...
Icewear’s staff would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all those who provided assistance, help and support after a massive fire broke out at our headquarters on 5 April. We would particularly like to thank the Reykjavík Fire Department for its rapid and professional response and its diligent efforts in very difficult conditions. Our staff and numerous other individuals and...
Any active outdoor lifestyle calls for well-planned dressing. Visitors to Iceland who go on a tour, such as the Golden Circle day tour, can do with a warm down jacket and hat. Those who plan to do more adventurous hiking, such as going out on the glacier, will need to dress in layers. The key for layered clothing is to...
There are lots of reasons you might want to shop online from Iceland. Maybe traveling to Iceland isn’t in the cards right now. You would love to roam the majestic landscapes, and you would love to see the Northern Lights. For those times you can’t get there in person, though, online shopping allows you to bring a piece of Iceland...
