Hjörleifshöfði cape is named after the Viking settler Hjörleifur Hróðmarsson, Ingólfur Arnarsson foster-brother. Together they sailed from Norway to Iceland on each their ship but got separated on the way and ended up staying the winter in different areas of Iceland.

The location of Hjörleifshöfði cape in south Iceland

Latitude

63°25'13.2"N

Longitude

18°44'58.0"W

Image Gallery

The Locomotive Elite a book about corruption

The Locomotive Elite

What do Donald Trump and Iceland’s Locomotive Elite have in common?

Far more than you think.

In The Locomotive Elite, you’ll uncover how a tiny clique in Iceland captured extensive control—of banks, courts, media, and even the central bank.
For decades they ruled, first democratically, then through corruption and in the end through crime, enriching themselves and their cronies while dismantling oversight.
The result?
One of the most spectacular financial collapses in modern history.

Buy now

Photography tips:

Good cameras for Iceland

Sony A7R V

Sony A7s lll

Canon R6

Nikon Z6 lll

Destinations nearby

In 2010, Þorvaldseyri catapulted into the international spotlight following the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull, an event that would disrupt air travel across Europe and leave an indelible mark on the local community.
Seljavallalaug was the largest swimming pool in Iceland until 1936 at 25 meters (82-foot) long and 10 meters wide.Seljavallalaug was the largest swimming pool in Iceland until 1936 at 25 meters (82-foot) long and 10 meters wide.
Urriðafoss waterfall