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    Rútshellir

    Rútshellir in mount Hrútafell is a protected cave with a newly renovated sheep pen attached in front of it. Said to be the largest man-made cave in Iceland, Rútshellir has two parts. The upper half contains an adjoining cave, which is so high that at one time, a 2nd floor was installed, making this a double-story cave. Further in, there is a ledge that was undoubtedly used for sleeping. In the ceiling, you will notice a carving of a cross that tells us that the cave dates from the time of Irish monks, before the Norse settlement. Many legends are connected to this cave. One involves a man called Rútur, who lived in the cave, but his slaves intended to kill him. They carved a hole under the ledge where Rútur slept, so they could kill him with spears while he was asleep. One night, arriving home and preparing to sleep, Rútur discovered their plot. He chased the enslaved people into the mountains and killed them all.  

    Rútshellir

    Rútshellir

    Rútshellir in mount Hrútafell is a protected cave with a newly renovated sheep pen attached in front of it. Said to be the largest man-made cave in Ic

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    Skógar is a small village with about 25 inhabitants. Despite its small size, it has various accommodation and restaurant possibilities. Skógar used to
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    Skógar Museum was founded in 1949 and nowadays hosts a collection of more than 18,000 regional artifacts, exhibited in three different spaces. It is l
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    Skógar was a church site from shortly after the adoption of Christianity in Iceland around 1000 AD; the first church was built in about 1100 and dedic
    Kvernufoss waterfall

    Kvernufoss waterfall

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