The Icelanders Perspective

4 Reasons To Choose An Iceland Wool Blanket Over Other Types of Blankets

An Icelandic wool blanket is made by using traditional methods that date back hundreds of years. The wool comes from sheep raised in the free Icelandic mountains. The Icelandic lamb have been roami...

The authentic Icelandic sweater - Lopapeysa

When you buy “Greek Feta” or “French Champagne,” you can rest assured that you’re getting nothing other than an authentic item made in the country it claims to be from. How come, you ask? Both thes...

The Icelandic Hot Dog: Everything You Need To Know About This Delicious Icelandic Favorite!

What’s so special about the Icelandic hot dog?  It may seem a bit odd to dedicate an entire blog post specifically to a type of hot dog. However, if you have ever tried an Icelandic hot dog, then...

April 2021 - Newsletter | Volcanic eruption, Win a trip to Iceland and some other shameless plugs

Icelandic Store April newsletter. Volcanic eruption, Win a trip to Iceland, new products and some other shameless plugs.

March 2021 - Newsletter | Earthquakes, Volcanic activities, delays and new deals from Iceland

There's never a dull moment in the land of Ice and Fire. For the last few days we have been having earthquakes up to 5.7 on the Richter scale a few times a day. The source is around 17km from our h...

2020 - A year to remember

We would like to take this opportunity to give you all a big shout out. A big, big thank you! In 2020, the year no one will ever forget and probably many of us think of with a cold shiver down the ...

What Makes a Wool Sweater - Lopapeysa - Truly Icelandic?

Understanding the Authentic Icelandic Wool Sweater. As the popularity of the Icelandic wool sweater — known locally as Íslenska Lopapeysan  - continues to grow, so does the debate around what truly...

Is the Icelandic sweater slowly being killed ?

The downfall of the Icelandic sweater and the reason you should check twice before buying one. The Icelandic Lopapeysa has been a best friend to the working men and women of Iceland for ages. The s...