Legacy Sites in North America
Where is oldest Icelandic chuch in the USA located?
Mountain, ND (Vikur Lutheran - 1884)
What year was the prohibition of beer lifted?
1989
How many Icelandic athletes competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Five
Name one Marvel Universe movie where much of the filming was done in Iceland?
Thor: Dark World, Captain America: Civil War, The Marvels, Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness
What is name of Iceland's northernmost inhabited territory?
Grimsey Island
What US warehouse store can be found in Iceland?
Costco
What is oldest permanent Icelandic settlement in North America?
Spanish Fork, UT (settled 1854)
What Reykjavik restaurant received Iceland's first Michelin Gold Star?
Dill Restaurant
Who is famous Icelandic actor who was also a famous athlete? (Bonus and Double-Bonus Questions)
Peter Ronson
What Ben Stiller movie features Iceland?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
What is the name of this UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iceland?
Surtsey Island
Name one of the largest supermarket companies in Iceland?
Bonus, Kronan, Netto
What was first Viking settlement in North America?
L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada
Where did former President Bill Clinton try the best hot dog in Iceland?
Baejarins Betzu Pylsur stand by Reykjavik harbor
Which Icelandic athlete holds world record in weight lifting's Deadlift?
Halfthor Julius Bjornsson (1,124.4 pounds in September 2025)
What is considered the most popular and successful Icelandic TV series?
Trapped / Entrapped
Where can you go freshwater snorkeling in Iceland?
Silfra (or Silfra Fissure) where the American and European tectonic plates separate
Name one of the four most popular forms of exercise in Iceland?
Swimming, Hiking, Running, Gyms/Crossfit
What is oldest permanent Icelandic settlement in Canada?
Gimli, Manitoba
What is Brennevin distilled from? (Bonus Question)
Fermented potatoes or grain
Name one of the Olympic events an Icelander has won a medal?
Judo, Track, Handball
What James Bond movie featured the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon? (Bonus Question)
Die Another Day (2002) or A View to Kill (1985)
What famous Icelandic tourist location was washed away?
Reynisfjordur
What are allowed for use on Iceland's streets and highways during the winter?
Studded tires
What is second oldest Icelandic settlement in USA?
Washington Island, Door County, WI
What is most commonly consumed seafood in Iceland?
Haddock
What year did Iceland qualify for inclusion in the World Cup(soccer)?
2018
What is considered the most famous and historically Icelandic movie of all time?
Children of Nature (1991)
What is oldest and most famous hotel in Reykjavik?
Hotel Borg
What was the best-selling car in Iceland last year? (half credit for just the brand)
Tesla Model Y (42.3% of new vehicle sales)
What is Brennevin primarily flavored with?
Caraway seeds
In what movie did he play a prominent role?
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
What is the name of the actor starring in Die Another Day and Eurovision?
Pierce Brosnan
What was the name of his character's duck?
Gertrude