The Vikings were marauders, feared and loathed in Europe before they sailed west -- first to Iceland, then Greenland ... They constructed houses out of sod and used local iron deposits to make ...

Another piece of Iceland's history is its iconic turf houses. These grass-covered dwellings, inspired by Viking longhouses, blend seamlessly into the landscape like something out of a fairy tale.

Featured ports include the following: Norway and Iceland offer a taste of Viking culture with small ... In this fairytale setting, picturesque, colorful houses are set amidst lush thick greenery ...