Sagaland

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Over thousand years ago, Viking adventurers discovered a large untouched island in the North Atlantic and claimed the land for their own. A rapid period of settlement ensued and thus the Icelandic nation was born.

The meticulous written records of the founding of Iceland are among the highly valued of Iceland's national treasures. No other nation can boast such articulate descriptions of the ways and times of the founders.

An example of major sagas written in the 12th century and take place in West Iceland are; Egils Saga, Laxdaela Saga, Gunnlaugs Saga Ormstunga and Eyrbyggja Saga,

Since then the Sagas has been an intricate part of the lives of Icelanders ever since settlement times. Nowhere is it more evident than in West Iceland where the tapestry of folk tales, legends and historical heroes is woven into the landscape of the area.
West Iceland Sagaland offers unique experience of making the hills come alive by leading you along this historical  path of discovery from the past to the present.

Visit West Iceland Sagaland and relive the stories of people from the settlement to the present day.

		Travel Suggestions			Sagas & Stories		Activities
		We have put together for you our best travel suggestions that focus on the West Iceland Sagaland			A good story is never told to often. But the stories in West Iceland are so many you never have to hear the same one twice.		Experience the Sagaland with the help of the many operators that focus on the sagas in many different ways.

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