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Norðurárdalur’s changing landscape is shaped by rivers, farms and reforestation

Norðurárdalur in eastern Skagafjörður is marked by winding mountains, resilient farms and forests reborn after centuries of human impact and natural upheaval.

24 March 20262 min read

Icelandic Life

Fremri-Kot and the changing fortunes of a historic Icelandic farm

Rooted in saga and shaped by natural disaster, the farm Fremri-Kot in Norðurárdalur offers a window into Iceland’s shifting landscape and its echoes through local history.

6 February 2026