Alfheim
the domain of elves.
Historical Examples
In spite of the cloud that hung over Asgard all was fair and peaceful in Alfheim.
The Heroes of Asgard Annie Keary
The road from Alfheim to Svartheim is not as long as you would be apt to imagine.
The Heroes of Asgard Annie Keary
Alfheim the gods to Frey gave in days of yore for a tooth-gift.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
So Frey went out, leaving the sir in their trouble, and came to his own lovely home, Alfheim.
Asgard Stories Mary H. Foster and Mabel H. Cummings
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