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Hólavallagarður Cemetery

Iceland's oldest cemetery (established 1838), where spirits are said to walk between mossy headstones at night. Many of Iceland's most prominent historical figu…

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About Hólavallagarður Cemetery

Iceland's oldest cemetery (established 1838), where spirits are said to walk between mossy headstones at night. Many of Iceland's most prominent historical figures are buried here.

An interesting stop while exploring Iceland's remarkable landscape.

Tours Near Hólavallagarður Cemetery

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Hólavallagarður Cemetery is a point of interest in Iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.

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Hólavallagarður Cemetery is part of Iceland's diverse landscape

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

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Engey

Engey is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.

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Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.