The Arctic Henge, Stone monument in Raufarhöfn, Iceland.
The Arctic Henge consists of four stone gates aligned with cardinal directions, surrounding a central column topped with prism glass for light displays.
The construction began in 1996 as a modern interpretation of ancient astronomical markers, drawing inspiration from Norse mythology and traditional sundials.
The monument features 68 dwarfs from the Eddic poem Völuspá arranged in a circle, each representing different seasons and time periods of the year.
Located near the Arctic Circle, visitors can reach the site by driving eight hours from Reykjavík or taking a domestic flight to Akureyri followed by car.
The stone structure measures 50 meters in diameter with a ten-meter central column, designed to capture and display the effects of the midnight sun.
Website: https://www.northiceland.is/en/place/arctic-henge
Address: F26Q+V4F, 676 Raufarhöfn, Iceland
Website: https://northiceland.is/en/place/arctic-henge
GPS coordinates: 66.46219,-15.96219
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:54
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