
westfjords · Iceland
Selkollusteinn
About Selkollusteinn
Selkollusteinn er stór steinn á Bjarnarfjarðarhálsi. Steinninn markar sögustað og uppruna óvættarinnar Selkollu sem getið er í sögum Guðmundar góða, en söguskilti er á staðnum (1). Átti Selkolla að hafa „drepið bæði menn og fé um Selströnd og víðar, þar til Guðmundur biskup góði réð hana af dögum með heilögum mætti sínum“ (2). Frá steininum er einnig útsýni yfir Steingrímsfjörð og rétt við hann eru stór vötn þar sem hafast við nokkrar tegundir vatnafugla (3).
Did You Know?
- ✔Selkollusteinn 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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Book NowAbout Selkollusteinn
Selkollusteinn is a site of historical and cultural significance in westfjords, 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









