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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 70: Thief Cave in Heiðardalur

A cave named Þjófahellir (Thieves' Cave) just outside the town of Vik Iceland holds a plethora of secrets and stories... Today we uncover a few chilling 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 Our Vik Dream House Instagram Page Episode & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland We...

Jun 02, 202525 minSeason 2Ep. 70

Episode 69: The Sorcerers of the Westman Islands

This is the story of 18 sorcerers, a deadly plague, and a strange girl who was far more than she seemed… 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 Katla Geopark's Citizen Science Expeditions Episode & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner )...

May 26, 202526 minSeason 2Ep. 69

Episode 68: Outlaws in Iceland

In this haunting episode come with Ann and her husband David, to journey deep into the unforgiving wilderness where Iceland's medieval outlaws were cast out — and where some say their spirits still roam. From the tragic legend of Ásmundur and his mountain destiny to the chilling tale of the Surtshellir cave outlaws, we uncover stories of survival, exile, supernatural forces, and hidden folk. These are more than tales of crime, they're sagas of fate, family, and the thin line between myth and mem...

May 19, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Episode 67: The Boy in the Wall

An orphaned boy finds his way to a farm who has an interesting Christmas Eve tradition that involves the Hidden People... Listen to how is life unravels! 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 & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner )...

May 12, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 67

Episode 66: The Evilness of Magic Loftur

Some might say Loftur was the most evil sorcerer in Icelandic history. Learn about his wickness and his quest to acquire the most powerful book in witchcraft, the Redskin (Rauðskinna). 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 & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Plan...

May 05, 202522 minSeason 2Ep. 66

Episode 65: Listener Retells

Super excited to share with you 3 Iceland ghost stories direct from our listeners today! The tales feature some crazy ghostly encounters... 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: Special shout outs to Erla (her mom, brother, and friend), Sarah (and her husband), and brothers Ryan and Brandon. Thank you for sharing with us! Episode &...

Apr 28, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Episode 64: The Hauntings in Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Grab your a cup of your fave and listen to Ann retell the many ghostly and haunting tales of the town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur... And learn about Vanessa's knew motto in life! 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 & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner )...

Apr 21, 202516 minSeason 2Ep. 64

Episode 63: Sigrún Jónsdóttir + the Haunted Ship in Vik

Learn all about an larger than life character named Sigrún Jónsdóttir. She was absolutely beautiful talented legend who was born, raised, and died in the town of Vik! However she spent time outside of Iceland which paved her way into the art world! ...and some say she and / or the ship, Skaftfellingur she returned to Vik may still haunt the area! You decide! 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...

Apr 14, 202522 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Episode 62: The Dwarf & the One-Legged Shepard

Today Ann introduces you to farm family who has a few encounters with a Dwarf (some might say the Hidden People but the source says Dwarf) who ultimately changes the course of a shepherd's life... 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 & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner )...

Apr 07, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Episode 61: The Secrets of Haukadalsvatn + Silunga-Björn

A lake and a man full of many secrets is this weeks episode. But a little warning... This tale of an encounter with the Hidden People may leave you with more questions than answers! 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 & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner )...

Mar 31, 202523 minSeason 2Ep. 61

Episode 60: Real Life Icelandic Giant- Life of Jóhann K. Pétursson

Intrigued by true stories? Well Ann has one for you today... Jóhann K. Pétursson from Dalvík was a real life giant that made an impact on Icelandic history. Learn all about his story 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 Episode & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner )...

Mar 24, 202521 minSeason 2Ep. 60

Episode 59: Priest Magnús in Hörgsland

Magnús was no ordinary priest and he most certainly did not live an ordinary life. Listen to Ann retell one the wildest story he is known for which involves being gifted powers from the dead and 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: Source Episode & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner )...

Mar 17, 202516 minSeason 2Ep. 59

Episode 58: Elf King of Seley

Imagine being left behind in a storm and stumbling upon a situation that would change your life forever. But it's there a man is asked to not to do one simple thing... Today Ann recants the tale of the Fisherman and the Elf King of Seley. Listen to see what happens! 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 A...

Mar 10, 202527 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Episode 57: Reykjavik Poisoning

This week Vanessa uncovers the tragic events surrounding a trusted pharmacist who committed the unthinkable: Poisoning his own family. Love 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 Mental Health Reasource Episode By: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Production )...

Mar 03, 202516 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Episode 56: The Devastating Flood of Básendar

Welcome back Listeners to Season 2! We are so gratefu! In this chilling episode, Ann delves into the haunting tale of the Devastating Flood of Básendar. A natural disaster that erased an entire Icelandic village from existence in the winter of 1799! ...and some say it is haunted! 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 Sourc...

Feb 24, 202517 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Encore: Pétursey Elf Stories

Our most downloaded episode has been Elf Stories from Pétursey (Episode #32). Indulge in some of our favorite Hidden People stories while we get Season 2 ready for you! ....Side note Season Two launches next week! 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...

Feb 17, 202528 min

Encore: Meðallandi Ghost Stories

While we are working on the launch of Season 2, enjoy the replay of the wild stories from the South Iceland area of 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@eerieicela...

Feb 10, 202536 min

Encore: Ghost Hunt & Stories of Hafursey Mountain

We're on a small break folks! Tune in for a replay of Vanessa's favorite episode about our real life 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 & E...

Feb 03, 202557 min

Encore: The Fire Priest & Laki Volcano

We are taking a little break getting geared up for Season 2 folks! To get you ready, Ann re-shares her personal favorite episode about the famed Fire Priest & Laki Volcano... 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. Le...

Jan 27, 202528 min

Episode 55: The Haunting of Möðruvellir – Móri Ghost

What if a ghost followed your family for 9 generations? Our ghost today did just that! Learn all about the Mori ghost in Iceland and the areas he can be found... 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 ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( Be Hear...

Jan 20, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Episode 54: Iceland's Drowning Pool- Drekkingarhylur

One of the most haunting places in Iceland is within a UNESCO World Heritage Site named Þingvellir. When visiting you'll have the chance to checkout Drekkingarhylur, Iceland's downing pool. Vanessa tells you all about the history and a few stories of some of the women who were claimed by this historical place. Love 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 Sourc...

Jan 13, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Episode 53: The Haunted Headland of Hjörleifshöfði

Learn the story about a Viking who many claim was the first real settler of Iceland, Hjörleifur Hróðmarsson. ....and all about the mountain he is buried on top and some say he haunts! 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 Viking Park Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: Jam...

Jan 06, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Episode 52: Þórdís the Fortune Teller

Learn about the most famous fortune teller from Icelandic history whose demise was brought about by a sheep. Ann recants the story of Þórdís the Fortune Teller 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 Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | ...

Dec 30, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Episode 51: Dark Christmas: The Monsters of Iceland's Winter Holidays

In Iceland, Christmas, fear and folklore are all intertwined among all of the other happenings. Come along with Ann and Vanessa today as they tell you all about the famed Christmas legends and traditions their tiny island in the North Atlantic has! 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: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland ...

Dec 23, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Episode 50: Deacon of Myrká

High Fives! You get to celebrate making it to Episode #50 with us! Ready for a famous chilling tale from #realife with maybe some sprinkles of folklore mixed in? Vanessa shares with you a Christmas tale about the Deacon of Myrká... Love 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 Movie Reference Song Reference Episode By: Va...

Dec 16, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Episode 49: Ólöf & the Mysterious Stranger

Listen to a Ann retell a folklore story of mystery, love, and a connection that defies the boundaries of life and death. This one might leave you with more questions than answers! 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 Episode By: Ann Irene Peters ( Iceland Wedding Planner ) Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Podcast Produc...

Dec 09, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Episode 48: Iceland Miracle Church Strandarkirkja

Did you know there is a church in South Iceland deemed the miracle church? A church people from around the world pay homage to and claim to be rescued or healed by... Vanessa tells you all about it today, don't miss it! Love 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 Episode By: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By...

Dec 02, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Episode 47: UFO's in Iceland

Have you ever witnessed an unidentified flying object (UFO or USO)? Ann gives you all of the details on various occurrences that have happened in Iceland. 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 Have a story to share? Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Sighting Visuals: Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Episode By: Ann Irene...

Nov 25, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Episode 46: How Sæmundur Fróði Outsmarts the Devil

Are you smart enough to trick the devil? Learn about the Svartiskóli (the Black School) and how one of Iceland's most legendary figures, Sæmundur Fróði constantly outsmarted the devil! 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...

Nov 18, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode 45: The Stingy Priest

What happens when a deacon and his son trick a very stingy priest? Allow Vanessa to delight with today's Icelandic Folklore 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 Ann's Rabbit Hole Movie Mention: Weekend at Bernie's Icelandic Movie Version: Driving Mum Episode By: Vanessa Terrazas Editing By: James Ede ( Be Heard | Po...

Nov 11, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 45
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