NL/19 - Western Region of Iceland

NL/19 - Western Region of Iceland
€44.00

When ordering a Classic Matte Paper or Classic Semi-Glossy Paper Wooden Framed Poster, you can choose from four frame colors: White, Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a Wooden Framed Canvas print, you can choose from three frame colors: Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

The Western Region of Iceland, or Vesturland, is a land where history and nature meet in striking harmony. It stretches from the dramatic cliffs of Snæfellsnes Peninsula to the quiet farmlands and lava plains around Borgarfjörður. Here visitors can walk in the footsteps of the sagas, exploring ancient settlements, hot springs, and volcanic craters. Highlights include the Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, the medieval heritage of Reykholt, and the colorful port town of Stykkishólmur. With its blend of coastal beauty and cultural landmarks, Vesturland feels like a gateway between Iceland’s raw wilderness and its living history.

'...Local legends are deeply tied to this region. Reykholt was once home to Snorri Sturluson, the medieval poet and historian whose works preserved much of Norse mythology. In the lava fields, tales of elves and hidden people still endure, said to guard the stones and help travelers who respect the land. More recently, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, part of Vesturland, has drawn global attention as the setting for Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, with the glacier-capped Snæfellsjökull serving as the portal to subterranean worlds. Thus, in Vesturland, myth, literature, and landscape remain inseparable...'