Ingólfshöfði Explained

Ingólfshöfði (pronounced as /is/) is a small headland and private nature reserve[1] on the south coast of Iceland. It is believed to be the location where Ingólfur Arnarson originally landed in Iceland in or around 874 CE,[2] and where he stayed the first winter and it is named after him as a result.[3] [4] [5] [6] Ingólfshöfði reaches a maximum elevation of 76m (249feet).[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Evans, Andrew. Iceland. 18 June 2013. 2011. Bradt Travel Guides. 9781841623610. 427–.
  2. Book: Iceland. 9781841623610. Evans. Andrew. 2012-01-10.
  3. Book: Waithe, Marcus. William Morris's Utopia of Strangers: Victorian Medievalism and The Ideal Of Hospitality. 18 June 2013. 2006-01-01. DS Brewer. 9781843840886. 79–.
  4. Book: Leffman. David. Proctor. James. The Rough Guide to Iceland. 18 June 2013. 2010-06-01. Rough Guides. 9781405387538. 564–.
  5. Book: Top 10 Iceland. 18 June 2013. 2012-06-01. DK Publishing. 9780756694425. 71–.
  6. Book: Nuttall, Mark. Encyclopedia of the Arctic: A-F. 18 June 2013. 2005. Routledge. 9781579584368. 156–.
  7. Book: Elliott, Mark. Lonely Planet Scandinavian Europe. 18 June 2013. 2007. Lonely Planet. 9781741045536. 268–.
  8. Book: National Parks Outdoor Life And Health Nordic Conference Hotel Skaftafell Freysnes Icelan 5-7 May 2005: Temanord 2006-513. 2005. Nordic Council of Ministers. 9789289312820. 52–.

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