About
About Hólavallagarður Cemetery
Iceland's oldest cemetery (established 1838), where spirits are said to walk between mossy headstones at night. Many of Iceland's most prominent historical figures are buried here.
An interesting stop while exploring Iceland's remarkable landscape.
Hólavallagarður Cemetery is a point of interest in Iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.
💡 Did You Know?
Hólavallagarður Cemetery is part of Iceland's diverse landscape
Experiences
Tours Near Hólavallagarður Cemetery
Best-rated Iceland experiences — book with free cancellation
Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike
From $7240
Book Now
Private 2-Day Glacier Lagoon, Ice Cave and Northern Lights
From $7400
Book Now
Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour
From $382
Book Now
Reykjavik Private Northern Lights Tour with Pro Photographer
From $1632
Book Now
Reykjanes Peninsula Private Day Tour - up to 9 passengers
From $20500
Book Now
Hidden Trails of Iceland
From $5813
Book Now
Reykjavík Bay Jet ski tour
From $179
Book Now
Iceland: Diamond Beach Glacier Lagoon Black Sand Beach 冰岛冰河湖中文一日团
From $230
Book Now
Private Aurora Hunt in Iceland with Professional Photos
From $1699
Book NowCulture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Engey
Engey is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Skuggabaldur – The Shadow Creature
Skuggabaldur: A phantom dog guarding forgotten paths.
Höfði House – Reykjavík's Haunted Mansion
Höfði House: Reykjavík's historic mansion with a chilling paranormal past.
Location
📍 Location
Discover
Explore Nearby
Places from our database within 1.0 km — all data from Sanity
Loading nearby places…
0 places found within 1.0 km
Plan full itinerary →Explore More
