There is such a thing as an Icelandic zombie, which has been a part of our culture since before the settlement. In Old Norse, zombies were called draugur,...Read More
In the following story, we will get to know a type of Icelandic ghost called Skotta (female) and Móri (male). They are “fylgjur” (follower), a type of ghost...Read More
So, licorice in Iceland. Everyone who has seen Icelandic candy will quickly realize we love putting licorice into everything. And if it isn’t licorice, it is a tyrkisk...Read More
As the name would suggest, this story is about a merman, the male counterpart to a mermaid. Like mermaids, they are half men and half fish. They are...Read More
This is the second blog post on the strange creatures of Iceland. Please check out part 1 if you haven’t already. This section will deal with sea creatures...Read More
Every country has their strange creatures, and Iceland has quite a few. With all the darkness, extreme weather, and natural conditions, it is not weird that all those...Read More
Who are the most important architects in Iceland? It, of course, depends on how you look at it. But if you look at it purely from an aesthetic...Read More
What are the best beers in Iceland? Icelanders do not have a long history with beer. It was banned from 1915 to 1989. Before the ban, you could...Read More
Of the folktales we have shown you, it is clear that you should believe what trolls and elves tell you. It is possible to outmanoeuvre them, but if...Read More
As many people know, sheep have always been important in Iceland. Not only is the meat good, but the wool is also important. The fleece was spun into...Read More
