Consecrated in 1838, Hólavallagarður is all twisting pathways and moss-covered stones, rambling roots and crumbling obelisks. As well as being the final resting place of notable Icelanders, such as national hero Jón Sigurðsson and beloved expressionist painter Johannes Kjarval, memorials to Faroese and French sailors lost in Icelandic waters can also be found there. It’s beautiful no matter the season, with tulips and seasonal blossoms planted around headstones in the spring, and memorial candles placed on the graves at Christmastime.

2013:Hólavallagarður Cemetery

Photo by Magnús Andersen