Adventures in Iceland
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If you're visiting the north of Iceland, don't forget to stop by Dimmuborgir. You can check out where the Yule Lads live in the offseason. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #YuleLads #IcelandChristmas #IcelandFolklore #Dimmuborgir
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December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you're visiting the north of Iceland, don't forget to stop by Dimmuborgir. You can check out where the Yule Lads live in the offseason. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #YuleLads #IcelandChristmas #IcelandFolklore #Dimmuborgir
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Tonight, Gáttaþefur arrives (AI image):
Eleventh was Door Sniffer,
a doltish lad and gross.
He never got a cold, yet had
a huge, sensitive nose.
He caught the scent of lace bread
while leagues away still
and ran toward it weightless
as wind over dale and hill.
#Iceland #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Eleventh was Door Sniffer,
a doltish lad and gross.
He never got a cold, yet had
a huge, sensitive nose.
He caught the scent of lace bread
while leagues away still
and ran toward it weightless
as wind over dale and hill.
#Iceland #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tonight, Gáttaþefur arrives (AI image):
Eleventh was Door Sniffer,
a doltish lad and gross.
He never got a cold, yet had
a huge, sensitive nose.
He caught the scent of lace bread
while leagues away still
and ran toward it weightless
as wind over dale and hill.
#Iceland #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Eleventh was Door Sniffer,
a doltish lad and gross.
He never got a cold, yet had
a huge, sensitive nose.
He caught the scent of lace bread
while leagues away still
and ran toward it weightless
as wind over dale and hill.
#Iceland #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Tonight, Gluggagægir arrives:
The tenth was Window Peeper,
a weird little twit,
who stepped up to the window
and stole a peek through it.
And whatever was inside
to which his eye was drawn,
he most likely attempted
to take later on.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The tenth was Window Peeper,
a weird little twit,
who stepped up to the window
and stole a peek through it.
And whatever was inside
to which his eye was drawn,
he most likely attempted
to take later on.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tonight, Gluggagægir arrives:
The tenth was Window Peeper,
a weird little twit,
who stepped up to the window
and stole a peek through it.
And whatever was inside
to which his eye was drawn,
he most likely attempted
to take later on.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The tenth was Window Peeper,
a weird little twit,
who stepped up to the window
and stole a peek through it.
And whatever was inside
to which his eye was drawn,
he most likely attempted
to take later on.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Tonight, Bjúgnakrækir arrives (AI image):
The ninth was Sausage Swiper,
a shifty pilferer.
He climbed up to the rafters
and raided food from there.
Sitting on a crossbeam
in soot and in smoke,
he fed himself on sausage
Fit for gentlefolk.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The ninth was Sausage Swiper,
a shifty pilferer.
He climbed up to the rafters
and raided food from there.
Sitting on a crossbeam
in soot and in smoke,
he fed himself on sausage
Fit for gentlefolk.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tonight, Bjúgnakrækir arrives (AI image):
The ninth was Sausage Swiper,
a shifty pilferer.
He climbed up to the rafters
and raided food from there.
Sitting on a crossbeam
in soot and in smoke,
he fed himself on sausage
Fit for gentlefolk.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The ninth was Sausage Swiper,
a shifty pilferer.
He climbed up to the rafters
and raided food from there.
Sitting on a crossbeam
in soot and in smoke,
he fed himself on sausage
Fit for gentlefolk.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The weather in Iceland can change quickly. If you'll be visiting, you need to be mindful of weather warnings. Here's everything you need to know about these warnings. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Weather #WeatherWarnings
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December 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The weather in Iceland can change quickly. If you'll be visiting, you need to be mindful of weather warnings. Here's everything you need to know about these warnings. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Weather #WeatherWarnings
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Tonight, Skyrgámur arrives:
Skyr Gobbler, the eighth,
was an awful stupid bloke.
He lambasted the skyr tub
til the lid on it broke.
Then he stood there gobbling
- his greed was well known -
until, about to burst,
he would bleat, howl, and groan.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Skyr Gobbler, the eighth,
was an awful stupid bloke.
He lambasted the skyr tub
til the lid on it broke.
Then he stood there gobbling
- his greed was well known -
until, about to burst,
he would bleat, howl, and groan.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tonight, Skyrgámur arrives:
Skyr Gobbler, the eighth,
was an awful stupid bloke.
He lambasted the skyr tub
til the lid on it broke.
Then he stood there gobbling
- his greed was well known -
until, about to burst,
he would bleat, howl, and groan.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Skyr Gobbler, the eighth,
was an awful stupid bloke.
He lambasted the skyr tub
til the lid on it broke.
Then he stood there gobbling
- his greed was well known -
until, about to burst,
he would bleat, howl, and groan.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Grundarkirkja is a unique church in North Iceland. It was built in 1905 and is the biggest church in Iceland that was built by one person. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #Churches #IcelandChurch
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Grundarkirkja is a unique church in North Iceland. It was built in 1905 and is the biggest church in Iceland that was built by one person. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #Churches #IcelandChurch
Tonight, Hurðaskellir arrives:
The seventh was Door Slammer,
a sorry, vulgar chap:
When people in the twilight
would take a little nap,
he was happy as a lark
with the havoc he could wreak,
slamming doors and hearing
the hinges on them squeak.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The seventh was Door Slammer,
a sorry, vulgar chap:
When people in the twilight
would take a little nap,
he was happy as a lark
with the havoc he could wreak,
slamming doors and hearing
the hinges on them squeak.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tonight, Hurðaskellir arrives:
The seventh was Door Slammer,
a sorry, vulgar chap:
When people in the twilight
would take a little nap,
he was happy as a lark
with the havoc he could wreak,
slamming doors and hearing
the hinges on them squeak.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The seventh was Door Slammer,
a sorry, vulgar chap:
When people in the twilight
would take a little nap,
he was happy as a lark
with the havoc he could wreak,
slamming doors and hearing
the hinges on them squeak.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Stjórnarfoss is an easily missed waterfall just outside Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland. It has a beautifully unique shape, and it's easy to get to. If you're camping, you can stay in the campground nearby. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #WaterfallWednesday #Waterfalls
December 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Stjórnarfoss is an easily missed waterfall just outside Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland. It has a beautifully unique shape, and it's easy to get to. If you're camping, you can stay in the campground nearby. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #WaterfallWednesday #Waterfalls
Tonight, Askasleikir arrives:
Bowl Licker, the sixth one,
was shockingly ill bred.
From underneath the bedsteads
he stuck his ugly head.
And when the bowls were left
to be licked by dog or cat,
he snatched them for himself
- he was sure good at that!
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #Folklore
Bowl Licker, the sixth one,
was shockingly ill bred.
From underneath the bedsteads
he stuck his ugly head.
And when the bowls were left
to be licked by dog or cat,
he snatched them for himself
- he was sure good at that!
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #Folklore
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tonight, Askasleikir arrives:
Bowl Licker, the sixth one,
was shockingly ill bred.
From underneath the bedsteads
he stuck his ugly head.
And when the bowls were left
to be licked by dog or cat,
he snatched them for himself
- he was sure good at that!
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #Folklore
Bowl Licker, the sixth one,
was shockingly ill bred.
From underneath the bedsteads
he stuck his ugly head.
And when the bowls were left
to be licked by dog or cat,
he snatched them for himself
- he was sure good at that!
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #Folklore
If you're celebrating Christmas in Iceland, be sure to stop at Hellisgerði Park in Hafnarfjörður. It has a magical Christmas atmosphere unlike any other. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcalendAdventure #Christmas #IcelandChristmas
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you're celebrating Christmas in Iceland, be sure to stop at Hellisgerði Park in Hafnarfjörður. It has a magical Christmas atmosphere unlike any other. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcalendAdventure #Christmas #IcelandChristmas
Tonight, Pottaskefill arrives:
Pot Scraper, the fifth one,
was a funny sort of chap.
When kids were given scrapings,
he'd come to the door and tap.
And they would rush to see
if there really was a guest.
Then he hurried to the pot
and had a scraping fest.
#Christmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Pot Scraper, the fifth one,
was a funny sort of chap.
When kids were given scrapings,
he'd come to the door and tap.
And they would rush to see
if there really was a guest.
Then he hurried to the pot
and had a scraping fest.
#Christmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tonight, Pottaskefill arrives:
Pot Scraper, the fifth one,
was a funny sort of chap.
When kids were given scrapings,
he'd come to the door and tap.
And they would rush to see
if there really was a guest.
Then he hurried to the pot
and had a scraping fest.
#Christmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Pot Scraper, the fifth one,
was a funny sort of chap.
When kids were given scrapings,
he'd come to the door and tap.
And they would rush to see
if there really was a guest.
Then he hurried to the pot
and had a scraping fest.
#Christmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Wondering what a drive through Akureyri looks like? Join us as we make our way through town. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #RoadTrip #Wanderlust #Akureyri #CapitalOfTheNorth
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December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Wondering what a drive through Akureyri looks like? Join us as we make our way through town. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #RoadTrip #Wanderlust #Akureyri #CapitalOfTheNorth
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Tonight, Þvörusleikir arrives:
The fourth was Spoon Licker;
like spindle he was thin.
He felt himself in clover
when the cook wasn't in.
Then stepping up, he grappled
the stirring spoon with glee,
holding it with both hands
for it was slippery.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The fourth was Spoon Licker;
like spindle he was thin.
He felt himself in clover
when the cook wasn't in.
Then stepping up, he grappled
the stirring spoon with glee,
holding it with both hands
for it was slippery.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Tonight, Þvörusleikir arrives:
The fourth was Spoon Licker;
like spindle he was thin.
He felt himself in clover
when the cook wasn't in.
Then stepping up, he grappled
the stirring spoon with glee,
holding it with both hands
for it was slippery.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The fourth was Spoon Licker;
like spindle he was thin.
He felt himself in clover
when the cook wasn't in.
Then stepping up, he grappled
the stirring spoon with glee,
holding it with both hands
for it was slippery.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Tonight, Stúfur arrives:
Stubby was the third called,
a stunted little man,
who watched for every chance
to whisk off a pan.
And scurrying away with it,
he scraped off the bits
that stuck to the bottom
and brims - his favorites.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Stubby was the third called,
a stunted little man,
who watched for every chance
to whisk off a pan.
And scurrying away with it,
he scraped off the bits
that stuck to the bottom
and brims - his favorites.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tonight, Stúfur arrives:
Stubby was the third called,
a stunted little man,
who watched for every chance
to whisk off a pan.
And scurrying away with it,
he scraped off the bits
that stuck to the bottom
and brims - his favorites.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Stubby was the third called,
a stunted little man,
who watched for every chance
to whisk off a pan.
And scurrying away with it,
he scraped off the bits
that stuck to the bottom
and brims - his favorites.
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Tonight, Giljagaur arrives:
The second was Gully Gawk,
gray his head and mien.
He snuck into the cow barn
from his cragy ravine.
Hiding in the stalls,
He would steal the milk, while
the milkmaid gave the cowherd
a meaningful smile
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The second was Gully Gawk,
gray his head and mien.
He snuck into the cow barn
from his cragy ravine.
Hiding in the stalls,
He would steal the milk, while
the milkmaid gave the cowherd
a meaningful smile
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tonight, Giljagaur arrives:
The second was Gully Gawk,
gray his head and mien.
He snuck into the cow barn
from his cragy ravine.
Hiding in the stalls,
He would steal the milk, while
the milkmaid gave the cowherd
a meaningful smile
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The second was Gully Gawk,
gray his head and mien.
He snuck into the cow barn
from his cragy ravine.
Hiding in the stalls,
He would steal the milk, while
the milkmaid gave the cowherd
a meaningful smile
#Iceland #IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Are you wondering which apps and websites are essential for your Iceland trip? Check out this guide to the best options to check out before and during your trip. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #RoadTrip #Wanderlust #TravelSafety
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Are you wondering which apps and websites are essential for your Iceland trip? Check out this guide to the best options to check out before and during your trip. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #RoadTrip #Wanderlust #TravelSafety
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Tonight, Stekkjastaur arrives:
The first of them was Sheep-Cote Clod
He came stiff as wood,
to prey upon the farmer's sheep
as far as he could.
He wished to suck the ewes,
but it was no accident
he couldn't; he had stiff knees
- not too convenient.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The first of them was Sheep-Cote Clod
He came stiff as wood,
to prey upon the farmer's sheep
as far as he could.
He wished to suck the ewes,
but it was no accident
he couldn't; he had stiff knees
- not too convenient.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Tonight, Stekkjastaur arrives:
The first of them was Sheep-Cote Clod
He came stiff as wood,
to prey upon the farmer's sheep
as far as he could.
He wished to suck the ewes,
but it was no accident
he couldn't; he had stiff knees
- not too convenient.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
The first of them was Sheep-Cote Clod
He came stiff as wood,
to prey upon the farmer's sheep
as far as he could.
He wished to suck the ewes,
but it was no accident
he couldn't; he had stiff knees
- not too convenient.
#IcelandChristmas #YuleLads #IcelandFolklore
Grenjaðarstaðar kirkja is a wooden church on a farm with other old turf houses from the 19th century. This museum is in the northeast region and gives insight into how Icelanders of old once lived. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #Churches #IcelandChurches
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Grenjaðarstaðar kirkja is a wooden church on a farm with other old turf houses from the 19th century. This museum is in the northeast region and gives insight into how Icelanders of old once lived. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #Churches #IcelandChurches
Did you know the name of the waterfall at the end of Fjaðrargljufur Canyon is called Mögáfoss? It may not be one of the most stunning waterfalls, but it's beautiful all the same! #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #WaterfallWednesday #Waterfalls #Wanderlust
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Did you know the name of the waterfall at the end of Fjaðrargljufur Canyon is called Mögáfoss? It may not be one of the most stunning waterfalls, but it's beautiful all the same! #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #WaterfallWednesday #Waterfalls #Wanderlust
You've likely heard about the Yule Lads, but did you know they live in Dimmuborgir in the off-season? In fact, you can visit their cave there. Have you been? #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #YuleLads #Christmas #IcelandChristmas
December 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
You've likely heard about the Yule Lads, but did you know they live in Dimmuborgir in the off-season? In fact, you can visit their cave there. Have you been? #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #YuleLads #Christmas #IcelandChristmas
Wondering what it's like to get into Gljúfrabúi, the hidden waterfall near Seljalandsfoss? Here's raw footage (unedited) of our experience. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #Waterfalls #Gljúfrabúi
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December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Wondering what it's like to get into Gljúfrabúi, the hidden waterfall near Seljalandsfoss? Here's raw footage (unedited) of our experience. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #Waterfalls #Gljúfrabúi
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Have you visited Jólahúsið, the Christmas House in Akureyri? If you love Christmas, it's worth the stop! #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Christmas #Akureyri #IcelandChristmas
December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Have you visited Jólahúsið, the Christmas House in Akureyri? If you love Christmas, it's worth the stop! #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Christmas #Akureyri #IcelandChristmas
Are you worried about navigating Iceland's ever-changing, unpredictable weather? Here's how to handle the elements like an Icelander. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #WinterDriving #RoadTrip
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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Are you worried about navigating Iceland's ever-changing, unpredictable weather? Here's how to handle the elements like an Icelander. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #Wanderlust #WinterDriving #RoadTrip
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Grafarkirkja is one of only 6 remaining turf churches in Iceland, dating back to the 17th Century. It's recognized as the oldest church in Iceland and is found in the north on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #IcelandChurches #Churches #Wanderlust
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Grafarkirkja is one of only 6 remaining turf churches in Iceland, dating back to the 17th Century. It's recognized as the oldest church in Iceland and is found in the north on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula. #Iceland #IcelandTrip #IcelandAdventure #IcelandChurches #Churches #Wanderlust