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Iceland History and Traditions | Discover Cultural Heritage 2025

Icelandic Layer Cake or Randalín!

The Icelandic Layer Cake (lagkaka) or Randalín (stripey cake) has been the most popular cake since the late 1800s. It can be either brown (with spices) or white,...
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The Genesis of the Hidden People

You might have heard that everyone in Iceland believes in elves and the hidden people. It is not quite true, but many stay agnostic regarding their existence. It...
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Graffiti in Reykjavik – City Centre Edition

If you haven’t checked out our West Side Edition, we recommend you check that out as well! There are many graffiti and murals in Reykjavik, both authorized and...
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The Deacon of Myrká

Icelandic ghost story The Deacon of Myrká is one of the country’s most famous stories. First published in Jón Árnason’s Folktales and Legends in the 19th century. The...
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Skerpla or Eggtíð – Second month of summer

Nordic and Northern European people used the Norse calendar until Christianity took over. However, Icelanders kept using their calendar version, especially the names of the months, until the...
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