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Eerie Iceland

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Whether you're captivated by folklore, paranormal, sorcery, the Hidden People, haunted things, people or locations in Iceland you've come to the right place! Here you will venture into the dark side of Iceland. Will you dare to follow us into this unexplainable realm? Host: Ann Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner) is utterly obsessed with all of these things. Each week you'll be introduced to different dark sides of Iceland with a dose listener retells.
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Episodes

Episode 44: Djúpavogur Trolls & Ghosts

Venture into a mysterious fog with us as we head to East Iceland today and unravel stories about ghosts and trolls! 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 Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Nov 04, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Episode 43: Gunna's Hot Spring

Find out why a hot spring Reykjanes has a woman's name. It's a tad bit ridiculous of a tale but you're going to love it! 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: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Oct 28, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Episode 42: The Plague Cave

Learn the chilling details and stories of a natural cave that can be found in the picturesque highland area of Thorsmork. Ann divulges all of the info 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: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Midgard Adventures South Coast Adventures ISAK Volcano Huts Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Pla...

Oct 21, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode 41: The Deadly Avalanche of Hnífsdalur

In the early morning hours of February 28th in 1910, there was a powerful avalanche that hits the Westfjords town of Hnífsdalur (Knife Valley). Find out what happens as Ann retells the tale... 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 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding P...

Oct 14, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Episode 40: Tragedy at Barnafoss

Is there a cursed waterfall in Iceland? Vanessa tells you about the story of the Barnafoss Waterfall stone bridge tragedy. 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: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Oct 07, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Episode 39: Skogafoss Waterfall Treasure Hunt

Are you ready to hear all about a famous treasure hunt in South Iceland? Ann shares with you the legend behind Skogafoss Waterfall, join 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 By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Sep 30, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Episode 38: Bone Hill & the Reynistaðar Brothers

Come along and rewind with us to 1780 when 2 brothers mysteriously disappear in the Icelandic Highlands. Maybe one of the main reasons why locals say the Kjölur area is haunted? You decide after listening to this episode! 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: The book : Þjóðsögur Draugasögur by Jón Árnason Source 1 Source 2 Source ...

Sep 23, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Episode 37: Necropants (Nábrók)

Would you make a deal with the devil to attain unlimited wealth? Learn the history behind the black magic necropants, aka corpse britches or nábrók! 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 Source 4 Source 5 Visit a replica at the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft . Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Ic...

Sep 16, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode 36: Iceland Serial Killer Axlar-Björn

Go back in time today with Ann to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to uncover the wild story behind Iceland's most notarious (and some say only) serial killer, Axlar-Björn. 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 Source 4 Viking Sushi Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede (...

Sep 09, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Episode 35: Shady Selfoss

The small south Iceland town of Selfoss holds all sorts of secrets! Learn all about them today as Ann shares her favorites... 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: Hellisskógur Map Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Product...

Sep 02, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode 34: Pirates in Iceland

Long ago, did you know Pirates invaded 3 different points in Iceland? Come along with Ann today as she recants the tales! 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 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Westman Islands Pirate Walk Tour Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( Be He...

Aug 26, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 33: The Hidden Woman's Revenge

You might think few things rival the anger of a woman scorned... But find out what happens today when a hidden woman gets the ultimate revenge! 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 Episode By: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Aug 19, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Episode 32: Elf Stories from Pétursey

There is an enchanted mountain in South Iceland named Pétursey (Peter's Island) that has a deep in Icelandic Folklore. Learn about several stories of elves in this area and places you an actually 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 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7 Source 8 Episode By: Ann Iren...

Aug 12, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31: Foolish Folklore

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 1 Source 2 Source 3 Episode By: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Aug 05, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30: Sturluhlaup

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 eruption from Katla. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more... Checkout our website: Eer...

Jul 29, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29: A Ghost Makes a Baby

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 Episode By: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Jul 22, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28: The Survival of Guðlaugur Friðþórsson

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 Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Photo of the S...

Jul 15, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27: History of Witchcraft in Iceland

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 & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 David Geir Jonasson ( Vik Expeditions ) Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft Epi...

Jul 08, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26: Höfði Ghosts

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 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Reimeikar í Reykjavík By: Steinar Bragi Episode By: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: Jam...

Jul 01, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 25: Queen of the Elves

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 By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Jun 24, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: Bessastaðir Hauntings

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 & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7 Episode By: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: J...

Jun 17, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: Hafursey Ghost Hunt

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: 25 Icelandic Ghost Stories; By: Jon R. Hjalmarsson David Geir Jonasson ( Vik Expeditions ) Various folks fro...

Jun 10, 202457 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22: Hauntings at Meðallandi

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 & Extras: Eaglerock Tours Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Vanessa's Movie Rabit Hole Comment: https://kvikmyndir.is/...

Jun 03, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode: 21: Árbæjar-Skotta The Child Ghost

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@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Episode By: Vanessa Terr...

May 27, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Guardians of Iceland & Giant of Lómagnúpur

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@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( I...

May 20, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: The Grumpy Whale

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 page on: Facebook Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Support & Follow The Grumpy Whale: The Grumpy Whale We...

May 13, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Hofðabrekku-Jóka The Ghostly Mother in Law

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 & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( ...

May 06, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Bjarna Disa the Frozen Woman

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: Instagram Find our page on: Facebook Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Book ...

Apr 29, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Gilitrutt (Icelandic Rumpelstiltskin)

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 By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Apr 22, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Icelandic Cinderella

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: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Apr 15, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 15
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