The Arctic Henge in Northern Iceland, Northern Iceland

Set in Northern Iceland near Raufarhöfn—one of the country's most remote and northernmost villages—is the Arctic Hedge. Known as Heimskautsgerðið, this huge sundial is similar to Stonehenge, its ancient predecessor, as it captures the sun's rays and cast shadows in precise locations.

A two-hour drive from Húsavík, the structure is based on mythology from the Eddic poem, Voluspa. It uses the names of the poem's dwarfs, plus the seasons and the sun alignment to create something similar to astrological signs. For example, Bjartur (Bright), Blíður (Sweet), and Svásuður (Gentle) connect to the summer months, so the dwarfs and their personalities can relate to specific birthdates.

Although still under construction, it's an impressive sight to behold, particularly during the summer months when its arches align to frame the midnight sun. 

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