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Aug 28, 20213 min read

Discover Hofsós

The village of Hofsós is located in Skagafjörður and is one of the oldest trading centers in Iceland. The dedicated Emigration Center,...

Aug 2, 202120 min read

FROM VOPNAFJÖRÐUR TO WINNIPEG

A translation of a diary from Icelandic to English for the emigration of Sveinn Árnason in 1889.

Jun 6, 20213 min read

June Events, Holidays, and Celebrations

See all the special events, annual holidays, and special celebrations for June in the listings below. Today is Seaman's Day -...

May 23, 20213 min read

Volcanoes, Fitness, Genealogy & Poets? Something for Everyone!

The Icelandic Roots community has a variety of features and offerings. Check out the latest news and upcoming events. Join us in...

Apr 14, 20212 min read

Summer Fitness Challenge 2.0 - Travel Iceland Virtually

Icelandic Roots is pleased to announce we will host our second annual Fitness Challenge this summer. It will be an eight-week event and will

Nov 12, 20203 min read

Celebrating 7 years with exciting news (fréttir) and a new video (nýtt myndband)

**Íslenska eftir Written by Sunna Furstenau, Edited by Natalie Guttormsson Dear friends, Here at Icelandic Roots, we are marking our 7th...

Oct 23, 20202 min read

On the Set of Valhalla Murders

by Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir *no plot spoilers* When I watch a movie or a TV show I often pay attention to the things that are in the...

Sep 18, 20202 min read

"Never more than a woman" : IR Volunteer releases new novel

Written by Elín de Ruyter Icelandic Roots is made up of a wonderful group of people from countries across the globe and all from...

Aug 21, 20206 min read

Remembering the Life of an Icelandic Pioneer Pastor

We often hear the saying, “The Icelandic immigrants were poor. They had to leave Iceland because of ...

Jul 3, 20204 min read

A Deep Dive into Fire Saga: Fact or Fiction?

Written by Natalie Guttormsson Natalie is a Western-Icelander from Canada who currently lives in Reykjavík. She is passionate about...

Jun 12, 20203 min read

IR - Footprints 4 Fun Challenge

This is an invitation for all individuals and teams from your Icelandic organizations, clubs, and your family to join us in a collective,...

Jun 1, 20202 min read

The Elf Woman Stone : Álfkonusteinn

[BLOG REWIND: This story was originally posted to the blog in 2017 in promotion of the INLNA convention that year. You can read the...

Sep 18, 20193 min read

The Joy of Réttir

By: Þórdís Edda Guðjónsdóttir Íslensk útgáfa hér að neðan / Icelandic text to follow September is a busy month for farmers in Iceland....

Jul 18, 20192 min read

Live Your Dash - Obituaries

Are you living Your Dash?

Mar 14, 20194 min read

Guðmundur the Good

Bishop Guðmundur Góði (the good) Arason is IR # I138506. He was born an illegitimate child in 1161 at Grjótá in the Hörgárdalur Valley. ...

Feb 7, 20192 min read

Egill Skallagrímsson

Egill Skallagrímsson is considered the greatest Icelandic poet from the settlement period in Iceland. He was a chieftain and heathen...

Aug 29, 20183 min read

Iceland Weather & Climate

People always ask us, "When is the best time to visit Iceland." We, of course, think any time is best ... just go and enjoy! The...

Apr 5, 20182 min read

Iceland from the Air – the Stunning Photography of Mats Wibe Lund

Some of the attributes that make Icelandic Roots unique among genealogy resources are the stories, maps and photos which enhance the...

Jan 7, 20182 min read

Stirling, Leifur, & Hallgrímskirkja

A highlight for visitors to Reykjavík is the tall bronze Leifur Eiríksson statue and the massive Hallgrímskirkja (Hallgrim’s church). It...

Nov 6, 20172 min read

Understanding Icelandic Places - Part IV

Place names are an important part of our Icelandic heritage. As we explore more places in Iceland, we are likely to encounter some...