Did you know, Vissir þú
That when the Turkish invasion was in 1627 around 100 people hid in a cave to avoid being kidnapped, the cave is called Hundraðmannahellir.
Events, Atburðir
06.01.09 - The Thirteenth
The last day of Christmas is celebrated in style, ..
17.06.09 - Iceland national day
Iceland´s national holiday. This day was for..
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 Golf
Golf

 Heimaey 1973
Eruption '73

 Surtsey 1963
Surtsey 1963

 The Festival - Þjóðhátíð
The Festival

 Pompei - Pompei norðursins
Pompei

 Tyrkjaránið
Turkish Invasion

 Baby puffins - Lundapysjur
Baby Puffins

 Nature - Náttúra
Nature

 Hiking trails - Gönguleiðir
Hiking


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