Rocks in Iceland

A goblet-shaped rock that, according to lore, is the home of an elven hermit.

Though they may seem like simple stones, these rocks represent a ghostly legend.

Pick up this rock and become an instant legend.

On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.

The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.

Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Icelandic folklore says this giant boulder was ripped from the mountains and placed at its current location, where it became home to elves.

The summer tourists on these cliffs are thousands of seabirds.

One woman's lifelong collection is on display in this unassuming house on an Icelandic fjord.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

This elderly couple's hand-picked collection of rare gems is one of the finest in all of Iceland.

This natural rock formation features seemingly unnatural vertical ridges that have been blamed on elves.

Three million year old fossils are exposed for all to see on this Icelandic shore.