Shadows of the North

This guide focuses on Iceland's dark and tragic history, moving away from typical tourist attractions and focusing on sites associated with ancient executions, witchcraft, and folklore. The text details authentic locations such as Þrístapar, where the last death sentence was carried out, and Drekkingarhylur, the site where condemned women were drowned. The authors explore Icelandic beliefs in the animated corpse (draugar), hidden people, and the 17th-century witch trials, which primarily involved men in the country. Readers will also find information on contemporary crime mysteries, practical tips on safety, and photographing landscapes with a Nordic noir aesthetic. The entire book invites readers to understand Icelandic identity through the lens of the nation's harsh nature, isolation, and difficult past.