Eerie Iceland

Icelandic folklore is filled with silly and fun stories.  Have a light hearted laugh with us today as Vanessa shares the stories of... The Rib The Foolish Old Woman The Foolish Men Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source...

What happens when a major flood from Katla Subglacier Volcano comes down and a man jumps onto an iceberg?  Listen to the insane stories from Sturluhlaup (Sturla's Run)!  Note: This episode was pre-recorded and there has been an update since... A Glacier Outburst Flood just came down on July 27th again slightly larger than the 2011 flood we reference.  We locals believe this was another mini erupti...

Vanessa recants a a tale about a very determined ghost.  Please be aware this episode comes along with a trigger warning. Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source Victim Resources Iceland Victim Resources Worldwide Episod...

On March 11th 1984, Guðlaugur Friðþórsson, a young fisherman from Vestmannaeyjabær set out on a ship with 4 other crew members.  That evening, lives were forever changed and an unreal tale of survival begins... Learn all about it today. Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   E...

Ready to go down the dark side of Icelandic history and learn all about witchcraft and sorcery?  Allow Ann to educate you on what really happened and some crazy things people were accused of! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Ext...

Today Vanessa tells us all about the interesting hauntings at the famed Höfði House in Reykjavik!  Plus, find out if it's still haunted and if you can visit! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 So...

Let's go down the Hidden People rabbit hole... This week you'll learn the story of Hildur, the Queen of the Elves and the very twisted events that surround her! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more... Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Episode B...

Does a scorned woman haunt the peninsula the President of Iceland lives on?  Find out all of the details of the story of Appollonia Schwarzkopf and the other eerie happenings at Bessastaðir! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extr...

Ready to hear about our real life overnight ghost hunt experience on Hafursey Mountain?  Learn all about the Rescue Hut Ghosts, Ghost Sheep, and the famed Mýrdalssandur Ghost Truck today! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras:...

Our ghost stories from Meðallandi this week include a collection of true stories from locals in the area.  A few topics include, The Hairy Man, 70 ghosts, the Giving Beaches and oh so much more! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & E...

Do you know what a Skotta is?  Skotta is the name of an Icelandic ghost.  The name hints to a child ghost.  Tune in to this episode to learn about Árbæjar-Skotta.  Trust us on this one, you do not want to get in her way! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@ee...

Did you know Iceland has 4 badass guardians protecting all 4 corners?  Learn all the details of the story today along with Ann's personal favorite giant that is said to live in the famed mountain along the South Coast. Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eeri...

Special guest, friend of the show, fellow #girlboss entrepreneur, and talented author, Becca Kent joins us in the podcast studio today sharing the famous folklore story as to how the Hvalfjörður (the whale fjord) in Iceland gets its name and oh-so much more! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our p...

Love Vik Iceland as much as Ann Peters does?  Tune in today to hear about her favorite ghost story in the area... Hofðabrekku-Jóka!  Some even dare to say she is Iceland's version of "Bloody Mary." Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources...

Come with us to East Iceland where we uncover the Icelandic ghost story of the frozen woman named, Bjarna Disa.  It's such an intriguing story that there is a book written about her, a song, and a monument!  Some say the area of Seyðisfjörður is still haunted by her too... Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagr...

Would you ever made a deal with a troll?  Today we share with you Iceland's version of Rumpelstiltskin. Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing B...

Are you a fan of Disney movies?  Learn all about super eerie dark story of the Icelandic Cinderella on today's episode!  Pretty sure, this story should be made into a horror movie! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Episode By Co-Host: Va...

The spookiness of Skálholt runs deep throughout Icelandic history.  From stories about physic abilities, ghostly hauntings, beheadings, mysterious people, trolls, and an Icelandic zombie you're in for a treat with our longest episode yet!  Buckle up folks!! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our pa...

Ever wonder how volcanoes in Iceland are named?  Today you'll learn about how Katla Volcano (East of the town Vik) is named and the famed story of Katla the Witch! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Extras: Episode By Special Guest: David Geir Jonasson ( Vik Expeditions ) E...

Ever wonder about the stories behind iconic rock formations in Iceland?  Today we uncover the mystery surrounding Trolls in Iceland.  You'll also learn about folklore stories behind the 4 most famous rock trolls in Iceland plus the bonus story behind Ann's personal favorite Toti, the highland laughing troll! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  E...

Love money?  Love ghosts?  So do we!!  Today Vanessa tells you all about stories about money ghosts in Iceland!  Because yes it's 100% a thing! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Episode By Co-Host: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: J...

Learn about one of the most horrific kidnapping-murder cases in Iceland along with the famed Gold Ship.  Both of these eerie events happened on Skeiðarársandur in South Iceland.  Today we share with you the stories and how Skeiðarársandur may still be haunted... Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find o...

Everyone loves a good ghost story!  Then add in a wedding and Icelandic Folklore and we have an unforgettable episode to share today... Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on: Instagram   Find our page on:  Facebook   Extras: Episode Research and Writing By Co-Host: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Po...

Uncover the fiery mysteries of Iceland's tumultuous past in this episode as we delve into the eruption of the Laki volcano! Join us as we explore the harrowing events of 1783 when the Mother Nature unleashed its fury, spewing forth lava, toxic gases around the world, forever altering the landscape and people's lives.  Learn about the captivating legend of the Fire Priest, a man said to possess sup...

Throughout Icelandic folklore we learn about interesting water creatures.  Some are helpful and others are tricky and try to do you harm.  Today you'll learn all about a few of our favorites... The Seal People, Sea Cows, Water Horses, and the Icelandic Merman! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow us for more...  Checkout our website:  Eerie Iceland   Follow us on:  Instagram   Find ou...