The Viking Herald

During a voyage from Norway to the Faroe Islands, Naddodd inadvertently became the first Norseman to lay eyes on Iceland's shores.

Naddodd: The Viking explorer behind Iceland's accidental discovery

Sometimes, history is made by accident. Such was the case when a Viking-era Norwegian explorer, Naddodd, was blown off course from the Faroe Islands and "discovered" Iceland. This is a story of epic adventure and accidental exploration.

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The Faroe Island Saga

Naddodd: The Viking explorer behind Iceland's accidental discovery