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Gunnarssteinn
About Gunnarssteinn
Rétt norðan við sumarhúsabyggðina í Reynifellshólma, á bökkum Rangár, má finna Gunnarsstein. Þar fór fram einn frægasti bardagi Njálu (1) en steinninn er einmitt kenndur við kappann mikla frá Hlíðarenda. Steinninn hefur verkið merktur af sögusetrinu á Hvolsvelli (2). „Talið að Gunnar hafi staðið á steininum þegar hann barðist. Í þetta sinn sátu þeir Þorgeir Starkaðarson og Þorgeir Otkelsson með fjölda manns fyrir Gunnari og Kolskeggi er þeir komu neðan úr Landeyjum. Í þessum bardaga vó Gunnar Þorgeir Otkelsson“ (3).
Did You Know?
- ✔Gunnarssteinn is part of Iceland's rich cultural and historical heritage
- ✔Iceland's sagas are among the most important literary works of the Middle Ages
- ✔Icelandic folklore features elves, trolls, and other mythical beings tied to the landscape
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Gunnarssteinn is a site of historical and cultural significance in south-iceland, connected to Iceland's rich tradition of folklore, sagas, and ancient stories passed down through generations.
Why Visit
A culturally significant location tied to Iceland's rich history and folklore.
📖 Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area




