Contents

Overview

Norse cosmology has multiple worlds and different divine halls, which are held in the branches of Yggdrasil. These worlds and halls represent different environments that permeate through our material world. For example, the fiery world of Muspelheim comes through in the form of heat and light, whereas the frozen world of Niflheim comes through in the form of cold and frost. Midgard represents the world we know, whereas Jötunheim represents the unknown, where all our fears (personified as giants) lurk.

The Worlds

Each world has its own allegorical content, which you can learn more about by visiting their pages:

  • Alfheim

    Álfheimr

  • Asgard

    Ásgarðr

  • Helheim

    Hel

  • Jötunheim

    Jötunheimr

  • Midgard

    Miðgarðr

  • Muspelheim

    Múspellsheimr

  • Nidavellir

    Niðavellir

  • Niflheim

    Niflheimr

  • Svartalfheim

    Svartálfaheimr

  • Vanaheim

    Vanaheimr

Published On: October 4th, 2026Last Updated: October 4th, 2026

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