Drangey Island – Ghosts of the Sagas

A sheer sea cliff in Skagafjörður where the outlaw Grettir the Strong made his final stand — and where his ghost is said to walk still.

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65.9583, -19.6667

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About Drangey Island – Ghosts of the Sagas

A sheer sea cliff in Skagafjörður where the outlaw Grettir the Strong made his final stand — and where his ghost is said to walk still.

An interesting stop while exploring Iceland's remarkable landscape.

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Drangey Island – Ghosts of the Sagas 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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Drangey Island – Ghosts of the Sagas is part of Iceland's diverse landscape

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

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Drangey

Drangey Island: A fortress of outlaws and a symbol of Icelandic saga.

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Hæringshlaup

Hæringshlaup is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Grettis 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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