Episode 615 - GOSLOKAHÁTIÐ

RÚV English Radio · Jul 2, 2025 · 5m

Today on RÚV English Radio, the annual festival marking the end of the Vestmannaeyjar eruption. On July 3, 1973, a volcanic eruption in the town of Vestmannaeyar was finally declared over. Every year, the Westman islanders celebrate this day, with the annual Goslokahátíð; literally, eruption-closed-festival! Darren spoke to Helena Hekla on the islands to hear more. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, language, events, people, places & more - in English. Let us know where in the world you're listening to and…