15 Best Iceland Podcasts

Iceland Travel & Culture

1. All Things Iceland

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Discover Iceland’s language, history, culture, & nature
Host Jewells Chambers
Email ****@fromforeigntofamiliar.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 316Facebook 38.2KTwitter 618Instagram 63.6K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Reykjavik Grapevine's Podcast

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The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine published and based in Reykjavík, Iceland, since June of 2003. The magazine covers practical information on traveling and leisure for travelers, along with publications on music, arts, politics, nightlife and Icelandic culture in general.MORE Email ****@grapevine.is
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 114.5KTwitter 47.3KInstagram 36.2K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Figgy in the North: An Iceland Travel Podcast

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Join Figgy in the North for weekly stories, tips, and answers that bring Iceland to life. With deep personal experience and a close connection to the island through her Icelandic husband, Figgy helps travelers explore confidently, avoid common mistakes, and discover the magic woven into every corner of Iceland.Please send your questions, comments, and suggestions to myadventuresiniceland at gmail dot com.Don't forget to check out my Travel Guide on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT41R8S6MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook Twitter Instagram Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. GlaciGo EN

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GlaciGo is your gateway to Iceland in comfort and style—private tours, cinematic landscapes, and real local stories. From the Golden Circle to hidden gems, each episode brings you closer to Iceland’s wild nature, culture, and unforgettable moments.MORE Estimated listeners
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5. Iceland's Best

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My name is Frank Lárus and I'm half Icelandic and half American. I'd like to share my journey from growing up in the USA to moving to Iceland 20 years ago. If you're interested in coming to Iceland or just curious about everyday life and many other topics related to Iceland i.e.history, culture, nightlife, sightseeing and much more, then look no further. The name says it all. Iceland's Best highlighting some of the best things Iceland has to offer in the opinion of myself and my guests. Part of the focus of the show will be questions from listeners or on behalf of friends...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook Twitter Instagram Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

Iceland History

1. Saga Thing

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Saga Thing is a podcast for people who love history, literature, Vikings and all things medieval. In each episode, the hosts review a saga from medieval Iceland and then dig in to categories for discussion, including: Best Bloodshed, Body Count, Notable Witticisms, Nicknames, Outlawry, Thingmen, and Ratings.MORE Hosts John Sexton, Andrew Pfrenger
Email ****@bridgew.edu
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 597Facebook 2.6KTwitter 2.7KInstagram Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Moldvarpið

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Hlaðvarp um íslenska fornleifafræði. Fornleifafræðingarnir Arthur Knut Farestveit og Snædís Sunna Thorlacius fjalla vítt og breitt um íslenskar fornleifar, minjar og menningarsögu. Í hverjum þætti er ákveðið viðfangsefni tekið fyrir og sett í samhengi við samtímann, bæði fornleifanna og fornleifafræðinganna.Þáttagerðin er styrkt af Fornminjasjóði.Upptökur og hljóðvinnsla: Sindri Snær ThorlaciusÞemalag: Gísli Magnús Torfason og Helga ÁgústsdóttirLogo: Sigtýr Ægir Kárason Hljóðbrot: Safn RÚVMORE Estimated listeners
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3. The Icelandic Roots Podcast

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Showcasing Icelandic heritage and culture from the past and present through arts, language, literature, and music. Created by volunteers of the non-profit organization, Icelandic Roots.
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook Twitter Instagram Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Já OK

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Já OK eru skemmtilegir hlaðvarpsþættir með Vilhelm Neto og Fjölni Gíslasyni þar sem þeir skoða alla skrýtnu hlutina sem einu sinni voru aðal málið á Íslandi en hafa síðan horfið. Það man enginn lengur eftir kaffibæti og beta spólum, er það nokkuð?MORE Estimated listeners
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5. Til skjalanna

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Hvað er Þjóðskjalasafn Íslands? Forvitnileg skjöl, sögulegir viðburðir og nýjar rannsóknir
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Iceland News

1. Iceland Weekly News Roundup

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The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup is a weekly news oriented podcast show hosted by a rotating cast of staff members and hangers on, with special expert guests. Highlighting the broad strokes of Icelandic news and the local views. For more about life, travel and entertainment in Iceland, go to www.grapevine.isMORE Email ****@grapevine.is
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 114.5KTwitter 47.3KInstagram 36.2K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. RÚV English Radio

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RÚV English Radio is the new name for the RÚV English Podcast. Every weekday you can find a brand new show from RÚV English Radio, right here.We cover everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, language, events, people, places and more.Hear a new programme, in English, every day, on RÚV English Radio - part of Iceland's national broadcasting service, RÚV.If you have an idea for a show, or just want to get in touch, email anytime - ****@ruv.isMORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook Twitter Instagram Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Eerie Iceland

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Whether you're captivated by folklore, paranormal, sorcery, the Hidden People, haunted things, people or locations in Iceland you've come to the right place! Here you will venture into the dark side of Iceland. Will you dare to follow us into this unexplainable realm? Host: Ann Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner) is utterly obsessed with all of these things. Each week you'll be introduced to different dark sides of Iceland with a dose listener retells.MORE Estimated listeners
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Icelandic Language

1. Icelandic Immersion - Comprehensive Icelandic Podcast

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Unfiltered Icelandic spoken at a comprehensive rate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced Icelandic learners. 
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2. LangTurbo Icelandic

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Learn the most frequent words in Icelandic with sentences. Learning sentences instead of isolated words helps you internalize grammar, context, and natural usage. Learn more at LangTurbo.com
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