Álfhól

Wherever you are in Iceland - whether in a populated city or the middle of supernatural-seeming wilderness - you're likely to come across álfhól. These are small wooden houses people construct for the benefit of elves, who are said to live in them. You may even see very small churches, which are created for the purpose of converting the elves to Christianity. These elf homes range from simple to quite elaborate, and seeing how many you can spot while you're in Iceland can be an amusing pastime. Remember to take plenty of pictures for your friends back home - it's unlikely they've ever seen somewhere elves live.