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THE MUSEUM OF MAGIC AT STRANDIR
This remote area of the West Fjords has
been connected to folklore and the occult
for centuries. Visit the museum to learn all
about the history of sorcery in Iceland -
magical staves, pagan beliefs and burnings
at the stake. You’ll spot fascinating objects,
such as trousers made from the skin of a
dead man’s lower body, supposed to bring
wealth to the sorcerer who wore them. The
exhibition can be opened in winter accord-
ing to prior agreement.
Visit www.vestfirdir.is/galdrasyning/
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ATLANTICA’S TOP TEN WINTER TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN ICELAND.
Photos by Páll Stefánsson
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Winter Places
HÓTEL RANGÁ
If you want to experience the Northern
Lights, this charming chalet-style hotel is
an excellent choice. You can even do it
whilst relaxing in a hot tub on the veran-
da. Start off your evening with a gorgeous
meal of wild game at the superb hotel
restaurant.
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