The Prose Edda on Gimle

The Younger Edda: > Chapter Iii. > Of The Highest God.

• attestation: The virtuous dwell with Allfather in Gimle or Vingolf, while the wicked go to Hel and then to Niflhel, the ninth world

  "All who live a life of virtue shall dwell with him in Gimle or Vingolf. The wicked, on the other hand, go to Hel, and from her to Niflhel, that is, down into the ninth world"

The Younger Edda: > Chapter Vii. > On The Wonderful Things In Heaven.

• attestation: Gimle, in the southern end of the world, is the fairest of all palaces, brighter than the sun, and will endure after Ragnarok

  "In the southern end of the world is the palace, which is the fairest of all, and brighter than the sun; its name is Gimle. It shall stand"

The Younger Edda: > Chapter Xvii. > Regeneration.

• attestation: Gimle in heaven is the best abode after Ragnarok, and the hall called Brimer has plenty of good drink

  "Best it is to be in Gimle, in heaven. Plenty is there of good drink for those who deem this a joy in the hall called Brimer. That is also in heaven."