Iceland Review Playlist | First Day of Spring

2026-03-01 - 11:05

As you may imagine, spring in Iceland is a big deal. Although its arrival doesn’t bring any noticeable (and positive) change to the notoriously tricky weather conditions, everyone can sense it. It is, indeed, in the air. As daylight hours increase, the sunrise is brighter, and the winds are more tumultuous—a sign of a harsh resistance from winter as it attempts to conquer the inevitable spring. ​ In Icelandic, spring is vor, derived from Old Norse vár. It is believed to be etymologically linked to the English verb to be aware. One of the arguments in favour of the idea can be found in the Old Norse mythology text Prose Edda, which mentioned Vör, the knowledgeable goddess, always aware and watchful. Her name stems from Old Norse varr (careful/aware). Sunset at the Glacier Lagoon. Photo: Giuseppe Milo. Flickr (Creative Commons) It’s true that spring is a call for caution. Following the heavy winter season, one should be aware of their emotions and take care of their heart (whatever banal it may be, but we are prone to falling in love during springtime). ​ Still, spring is a romantic time, and there are dozens of Icelandic songs praising this season. We would like to share a special playlist with you, celebrating the new beginning.