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Information Board Explaining the History of the Stave Church in Heimaey
Explanation of the construction of the Norwegian Stave Church and the history of Christianity in Heimaey
Norwegian Stave Church in Heimaey
The replica stave church in Heimaey was a gift from the Norwegian state. It was erected in the year 2000 to commemorate 1000 years of Christianity in Iceland. The information board describes the church as a detailed replica of the Holtdalen Stave…
Viking Figurine outside the 50 Degrees North shop, Heimaey
A colourful figurine (including horned helmet) outside a shop in Heimaey in the Westman Islands
Representation of the High Seat Pillars Thrown into Goðafoss
Modern representations of the high seat pillars or idols of the Norse gods cast into Goðafoss waterfall by Lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði following the conversion of Iceland. These statues seemingly represent Thor and Iðunn, and are located…
Þjóðveldisbærinn Reconstructed Farm
A reconstructed farm based on the excavated remains found at Stöng. It is open to visit in the summer.
22. Vikings / The European Prospect, 1000
The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000 (HIST 210)
In the first part of this lecture, Professor Freedman discusses the emergence of the Vikings from Scandinavia in the ninth and tenth centuries. The Vikings were highly adaptive, raiding (the…
In the first part of this lecture, Professor Freedman discusses the emergence of the Vikings from Scandinavia in the ninth and tenth centuries. The Vikings were highly adaptive, raiding (the…
Painting by W.G. Collingwood 'Alþing in Session'
Via Wikimedia Commons: Recoloured crop of larger painting showing a romanticised view of the 11th century Althing (Viking parliament) in session. More information at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Law_speaker.jpg
'Grágás: Konungsbók' ed. by Vilhjálmur Finsen
Grágás is the Icelandic law code that exists in several editions. This is the edition found in Codex Regius.
Bibliographic reference for most recent printing:
'Grágás: Konungsbók genoptrykt efter Vilhjálmur Finsens udgave 1852', ed. by…
Bibliographic reference for most recent printing:
'Grágás: Konungsbók genoptrykt efter Vilhjálmur Finsens udgave 1852', ed. by…
Víkingaheimar
A museum about the Vikings in Reykjanesbær, Iceland. It features a replica Viking ship as a main attraction.
Viking Horses (Icelandic Company)
This company offers horse riding tours in the Reykjavik area, and draws on the Viking origin of Iceland's distinctive breed of horses in their branding and logo, which features Sleipnir (Odin's eight-legged horse).
Viking Cafe and Cabins
A coffee shop that will also offer cabins to stay in.
Information Board at Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland
Goðafoss ('Waterfall of the Gods') is a prominent landmark in Iceland, and also an important site in the Viking Age history of Iceland, most well-known as the place where Lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði, responsible for the decision to adopt…
Photograph of Icelandic saga manuscript
Photographs from Landnámssýningin Reykjavík 871±2 - The Settlement Exhibition in Iceland
Always be a Viking Plaque in Iceland
A Viking variation on the common 'Always be yourself unless...' statement, seen in an Icelandic souvenir shop.
Can you help us identify this Statue / Sculpture in Ísafjörður, Iceland?
Sculpture in front of a house in Ísafjörður, which may be a representation of a high-seat pillar. Any information gratefully received!
Troll statue at Geysir Centre, Haukadalur, Iceland
This statue of a troll stands outside the visitor centre at Geysir, and is a popular place for tourists to take photos. Trolls are a supernatural being (usually antagonist) featuring in Old Norse mythology, but since adopted and adapted in a variety…
Bollard in Ísafjörður with a depiction of a Viking helmet
Child's depiction of a Viking helmet with a reference to Dýrafjörður in the Ísafjarðarbær municipality. Located in central Ísafjörður, Iceland.
Atlakviða
A modern interpretation of Atlakviða as a silent movie.
Námsefni ÍSL 303
Námsefni ÍSL 303
Ungmennafélagið Fjölnir multi-sports club in Iceland
This club in Grafarvogur, Reykjavík takes the name of Fjölnir, a legendary Norse king mentioned in Grottasöngr and Ynglinga saga (where he is said to have drowned in a vat of mead), and named as the son of Freyr in Ynglingatal
The Eyrarland Thor Statue in the National Museum of Iceland
The Eyrarland Statue is a small bronze seated figure, which is widely understood to represent Thor with his hammer. It was found at Eyrarland near Akureyri and dates from the year 1000. It is housed in the National Museum of Iceland (Þjóðminjasafn…