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| Episode 100: Seyðisfjörður's Sunken Throne | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:15:17 | |
In this centennial episode of Eerie Iceland, we uncover the strange life of an Icelander who declared himself ruler of the lost city of Atlantis. From Seyðisfjörður to Copenhagen, myth and reality blur in some wild ways! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 99: Greed and Ghosts at Bjarnanes | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:16:42 | |
Greed ruled Bjarnanes long before the dead did. In today's Icelandic folktale, we uncover how tyranny, superstition, and an unquiet grave turned a country church into a place of terror... Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 90: Listener Retells Round 3 | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:24:31 | |
Woohoo to our 3rd Round of Listener Retells! Stories include:
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| Episode 5: Origins of the Hidden People | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:21:39 | |
Embark on a mystical journey into the ancient origins of the Icelandic Hidden People, the elusive Huldufólk. Unveil the enchanting tales woven through centuries as we explore the cultural roots and folklore that birthed these mysterious beings. Join us in deciphering the blurred lines between myth and reality. Hear a few personal experiences of encountering them too! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more...
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| Episode 4: The Hauntings at Nauthúsagil | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:24:31 | |
Nauthúsagil (Bull House Canyon) is chockful of stories that will most certainly haunt your nightmares. Being on the edge of the Icelandic Highlands it's a remote place that is rich in history, mystery, madness, and magic. It's even a place you can visit year round when you travel to Iceland! Come along with us as we share all of the eerie details of the two most famous stories in this area! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more...
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| Episode 3: Ghost of Stapi - Icelandic Cliff Ghost | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:20:12 | |
Ever drive from the KEF International Airport to Reykjavik? Well you drove by one of the most haunted stretches of road in Iceland! From a disappearing car, headless hitchhiker, to unexplainable energies, this area of Iceland comes with all the spookiness! Learn about all the occurances in today's episode... And follow us for more...
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| Episode 2: Reykjavik Cathedral Ghost | 21 Jan 2024 | 00:22:04 | |
Learn all about the Reykjavik Catherdral ghost's history! Steinunn of Sjöundá has a complicated past intertwined by forbidden love, murder, and days of unrest. Listen to how it all unfolds and how she became an uninvited guest to events happening the the downtown church. Follow us for more...
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| Episode 1: Tilberi - The Icelandic Milk Demon | 20 Jan 2024 | 00:22:34 | |
Launch episode of Eerie Iceland! Welcome! Let's rewind back to the 1700's in Iceland. A time that was filled with unimgainable hardships and with the deadliest volcanic eruption in human history happening... Many suffered and others found creative ways to keep it a bay. This episode you'll learn all about the old historical lore of the Tilberi, the Icelandic Milk Demon! And follow us for more...
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| Episode 89: Hallgrímur and the Spell of the Hidden Woman | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:14:54 | |
In 1822, a fearless farmhand named Hallgrímur met a mysterious woman on a lonely ridge. She promised him love, cursed him with terror, and dragged him into the strange world of Iceland's hidden people. What followed was a battle not of strength, but of sacrifice and secrets… Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 88: The Cursed Coast of Húsavík | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:16:42 | |
Journey to Húsavík with me today… A place where trolls turned to stone, a ghost called Lalli haunted priests, and a strongman battled giants in Iceland's eerie north. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 87: The Fearless Boy | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:12:37 | |
In this chilling Icelandic folktale, a boy too fearless for his own good stumbles into haunted churches, wrestles with a giant ghost, and discovers the dark secrets of cave-dwellers who toy with death. But is his lack of fear truly strength or something far more dangerous? Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 86: The Man Who Faced Monsters in Njarðvík | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:13:58 | |
Discover the legend of Jón Ásmundsson of Njarðvík. Who was a drifter who battled monsters from sea and shadow, and lived to outwit the Devil himself! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 85 The Brothers Who Feared the Moon (Bakkabræður) | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:13:03 | |
Meet the Bakkabræður. They are three brothers whose foolishness became legend in Icelandic folklore, leading them from comical blunders to a chilling fate under the rising moon. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 84: Blood, Betrayal, and the Goat Cliffs | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:31:44 | |
A feud over a farm in North Iceland spiraled into bloodshed, scandal, and one of the country's darkest secrets. Some say the man at its heart… still hasn't left. Dive into all of the details of this insane TRUE story with us today! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 83: The Hidden Man of Mælishóll | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:10:31 | |
In the shadow of Mælishóll, a farmer's daughter vanishes without a trace. Was she taken by Iceland's hidden people, or cursed by fate? Journey into one of the Eastfjords' eeriest folktales of love, loss, and the huldufólk. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 82: Fúsaból Cave on Reynisfjall | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:12:28 | |
Beneath the basalt cliffs of Reynisfjall lies Fúsaból Cave. Once a refuge, later a grave, it is said to echo with the footsteps of the dead. Join us as we explore its chilling history and the haunting tales that linger there! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 81: The Man Who Swallowed Demons | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:17:59 | |
Learn all about Iceland's most haunting archipelagos, Breiðafjörður. Here we meet Þormóður. Who is a wise man entangled in long-running feuds with rival sorcerers. Multiple tales today recount deadly magic, ghostly hauntings, the power of words in battling unseen forces and so much more! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 98: Christmas Night Eyjafjörður Elves | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:12:45 | |
On the coldest night of the year, one Icelandic farm hid a terrifying Christmas secret... This week, we travel into the northern fjords of Eyjafjörður to unravel a tale of elven children, a mysterious blue-clad mother, and a price of kindness and a price for cruelty... Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 80: Mjóifjörður Troll Woman | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:16:58 | |
Come along with me to the remote fjord of Mjóifjörður, where a monstrous troll woman haunted a lonely church, luring priests to their doom each Christmas... That is until one brave pastor turned the legend on its head. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 79: Listener Retells Round 2 | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:22:12 | |
Another round of true listener retells is happening today! Stories include:
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| Episode 78: The Woman Who Wouldn't Die | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:14:24 | |
She was old, she was nosy, and someone wanted her gone. But in this eerie tale, death is only the beginning. Explore the haunting legend of Iceland's most persistently murdered woman. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 77: Gandreið: The Witch Ride | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:10:54 | |
In a remote Icelandic farmstead, eight noble daughters carry a dark secret... One that unfolds only after nightfall. When their farmhands uncover the truth, justice takes a chilling and unforgettable turn. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 76: Anthrax in Iceland | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:18:16 | |
Come along with me as I unearth the haunting history of anthrax in Iceland... How an invisible killer lurked beneath the soil, claiming lives of animals and people, leaving scars on the land. From spore-laced burial grounds to mysterious rural deaths, even the ground itself holds deadly secrets! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 75: Steinahellir Ghost Ship | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:13:51 | |
There is a cave in South Iceland that is haunted according to legend… By the dead crew of a ship that never truly sank! Hear all about it today and a few additional stories that surround it. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 74: Eldfell Eruption | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:21:33 | |
Learn all about the dramatic night of Janaury 23rd 1973 on Heimaey... A night when the earth almost swallowed an entire town. But the town fought back! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 73: Escape from the Keldur Elves | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:13:41 | |
Learn the story of Guðmundur of Keldur, a farmer who vanished every Christmas Eve and returned as if nothing had happened… Until one day, someone followed him! This episode unearths a haunting folktale from North Iceland, where archaeological ruins whisper of pagan graves and mysterious forces still linger in the surrounding mountains... Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 72: The Skaftafell Promise | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:15:26 | |
A farmer´s life intertwines with a being not entirely of this world. And their pact would leave behind a trailof whispers, wonder, and warnings that are heeded even now... Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 71: Missing on the Glacier | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:29:18 | |
Did you know people have gone missing on Iceland´s glaciers? Today you´ll learn about 4 true stories that you will never ever forget. From the jagged tongue of Sólheimajökull to the remote silence of Mosakambsjökull, these are stories where man met iceand the ice did not let go... Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more...
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| Episode 97: Cursed Sisters of the South Coast | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:12:38 | |
A bitter land dispute between two women in Iceland's volcanic south spirals into deadly curses that reshape lakes, destroy farms, and drown entire crews. This episode explores the eerie legend of Krýsa and Herdís. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 70: Thief Cave in Heiðardalur | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:24:52 | |
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...
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| Episode 69: The Sorcerers of the Westman Islands | 26 May 2025 | 00:26:24 | |
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...
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| Episode 68: Outlaws in Iceland | 19 May 2025 | 00:44:21 | |
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 memory! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more...
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| Episode 67: The Boy in the Wall | 12 May 2025 | 00:11:23 | |
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...
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| Episode 66: The Evilness of Magic Loftur | 05 May 2025 | 00:22:12 | |
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...
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| Episode 65: Listener Retells | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:30:02 | |
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...
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| Episode 64: The Hauntings in Kirkjubæjarklaustur | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:15:37 | |
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...
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| Episode 63: Sigrún Jónsdóttir + the Haunted Ship in Vik | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:21:31 | |
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...
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| Episode 62: The Dwarf & the One-Legged Shepard | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:12:28 | |
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...
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| Episode 61: The Secrets of Haukadalsvatn + Silunga-Björn | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:23:17 | |
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...
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| Episode 96: The Church the Hidden Folk Built | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:15:08 | |
A desperate farmer at Reynistaður makes a risky bargain with a mysterious carpenter who offers to build his church... If the farmer can guess his name. But the deal hides a sinister price: The farmer's young son. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more...
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| Episode 60: Real Life Icelandic Giant- Life of Jóhann K. Pétursson | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:21:24 | |
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...
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| Episode 59: Priest Magnús in Hörgsland | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:15:43 | |
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...
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| Episode 58: Elf King of Seley | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:26:50 | |
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...
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| Episode 57: Reykjavik Poisoning | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:15:35 | |
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...
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| Episode 56: The Devastating Flood of Básendar | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:17:22 | |
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...
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| Encore: Pétursey Elf Stories | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:27:37 | |
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...
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| Encore: Meðallandi Ghost Stories | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:35:36 | |
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...
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| Encore: Ghost Hunt & Stories of Hafursey Mountain | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:57:07 | |
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...
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| Encore: The Fire Priest & Laki Volcano | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:28:17 | |
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. Learn about the captivating legend of the Fire Priest, a man said to possess supernatural abilities and a profound connection to the volatile forces that shaped Iceland's history. Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more...
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| Episode 55: The Haunting of Möðruvellir – Móri Ghost | 20 Jan 2025 | 00:19:31 | |
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...
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