Commissioned by Carl ZeissElliðaey is a small island in southern Iceland. It is the northeasternmost part of the Vestmannaeyjar (Vestman Islands), which consists of 18 islands and various smaller rocks.
Known as "the loneliest house in the world"
The island covers an area of 0.45 square kilometers and is the third largest island in the archipelago.
It has no permanent population and no wildlife except for its large population of puffins.
The house was built in the 1930s by five families who lived permanently on the island and made their living hunting birds and fishing.
(There is also a theory that the Elliðaey Hunting Association built this hunting lodge in 1953)
The house does not have any electricity or running water, however, it has a sophisticated system to collect rainwater that can be used for drinking or cleaning.
The house, despite its age and lack of maintenance, is in very good condition.
The house is still used by hunters and fishermen today.
Anyone can visit the island for free and even stay there for a few days, the only thing needed is a boat to get there.
If you don't feel like hunting puffins and eating them, bring some food with you.