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One of the oldest Icelandic family sagas, Egils saga tells of the warrior-poet Egill Skallagrímsson, his family’s struggles and their far-reaching travels from Norway to Iceland and England.
For much of the 20th century, Iceland banned beer. Today, craft breweries thrive and beer has again become the island’s most popular alcohol.
With roots in the Icelandic sagas, a vibrant cultural scene and a unique location, Borgarnes is a place where history and modern Iceland meet.
This ancient farm in western Iceland has been settled since the time of the sagas, with a modern church and art that reflect its enduring cultural role.
Viking chieftain, enigmatic poet and formidable fighter, Egill Skallagrímsson stands at the crossroads of Icelandic history, saga and myth, embodying the complexities of Viking-age culture and society.
