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Witness the annual sheep roundups 1592

9. jan 2015 11:32

In autumn, sheep farmers begin to round up the stocky, short-tailed Icelandic sheep that spend the summer grazing and roaming the open countryside. The annual event is known as “réttir” in Icelandic and often features much singing, dancing, and drinking.

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Guests are invited to witness the annual sheep roundups that take place all over Iceland at different dates. We recommend that you do if you want to get in touch with Icelandic farming culture. 

In autumn, sheep farmers begin to round up the stocky, short-tailed Icelandic sheep that spend the summer grazing and roaming the open countryside. The annual event is known as “réttir” in Icelandic and often features much singing, dancing, and drinking.

Read moreHead-butting sheep predicted heavy winds: How to foretell the weather

Guests are invited to witness the annual sheep roundups that take place all over Iceland at different dates. We recommend that you do if you want to get in touch with Icelandic farming culture.