“Vindur” and The Many Icelandic Words For Wind

“The Land of Fire and Ice” is not a title of a George R.R. Martin book, because that one is actually called A Song of Ice and Fire. But “The Land of Fire and Ice” is another nickname for Iceland, also known as the small island country where Björk is from. Its official name is the Republic of Iceland and its capital city is Reykjavik. The island nation is known for its 200-something glaciers, 100-something volcanoes, gorgeous Northern Lights (aurora borealis), and Icelandic winds. Well, wind in Iceland is not really your typical let’s-fly-a-kite-wind situation, because the infamous Icelandic wind is something else. In fact, this force of nature is always almost around the island and even has the potential to be quite dangerous. So, if you’re ever in Iceland, please beware of the wind and pay attention to the weather warning system so you can be prepared for what’s to come. Speaking of Icelandic wind and weather, below are some of the many Icelandic words for wind that you should know, along with resources for Icelandic weather alerts.