Iceland is mostly known for its stunning glaciers, volcanoes, and geysers. Iceland’s folklore is just as captivating as its many scenic vistas. Iceland has a rich history which includes many fantastical elements. Iceland’s Museum of Prophecies honors Iceland’s mystical past by paying tribute to a 10th century prophetess named Pordis. A painted tapestry details the many visionary insights revealed by the Icelandic prophetess. The Skagaströnd Museum of Prophecies opend the summer of 2011. The exhibition focuses,as we said, on Þórdís the fortune-teller, the first named inhabitant of Skagaströnd, who lived there in the late 10th century. The exhibition features all kinds of interesting information about prophecies and fortune telling. Visitors can have their fortunes told and their palm read on request. Children can examine Þórdis’s gold chest, where various interesting things are hidden.
Good hiking trails are nearby Skagaströnd. Interesting and beautiful driving is around the Skagi peninsula to Skagafjordur and various historical sites and interesting natural phenomenon along the way.
