Berserkjahraun Lava Field
Berserkjahraun is an otherworldly lava field on Snæfellsnes named after two berserkers (Norse warrior-slaves) mentioned in Eyrbyggja Saga who cleared a path th…
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About Berserkjahraun Lava Field
Berserkjahraun is an otherworldly lava field on Snæfellsnes named after two berserkers (Norse warrior-slaves) mentioned in Eyrbyggja Saga who cleared a path th…
A road passes through it and several walking trails explore the eerie landscape of lava pillars, craters and ancient vegetation.
Berserkjahraun Lava Field is a point of interest in west-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.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
Berserkjahraun is an otherworldly lava field on Snæfellsnes named after two berserkers (Norse warrior-slaves) mentioned in Eyrbyggja Saga who cleared a path through the lava. The field formed about 4,000 years ago in a massive volcanic eruption and covers the northern side of the peninsula with twisted, mossy lava formations. A road passes through it and several walking trails explore the eerie landscape of lava pillars, craters and ancient vegetation.
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The field formed about 4,000 years ago in a massive volcanic eruption and covers the northern side of the peninsula with twisted, mossy lava formations.
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Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Brimlárhöfði
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Krossnes
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