Forests

Ásabrekka Forest is among the 26 Forests in Iceland. It was founded in 1954, and today it is a famous recreational forest. The forest is gauzed, and the prominent tree and plant species are marked. Birch, aspen, pine, and larch are some of the predominant plants in Ásabrekka. Same as in other forests in Iceland, […]

Ásbyrgi Forest is perhaps the best-known of the 26 forests in Iceland. Located less than 40 kilometers from Húsavík and on Diamond Circle Road, Ásbyrgi is a popular tourist destination. Ásbyrgi is part of the Vatnajokull National Park and is particularly rich in spruce, larch, and pine. Birch and willow specimens are also widespread. There

Brynjudalsskógur Forest is one of the national forests in Iceland. It was initially bought in pieces by the Land Reclamation Fund starting in the summer of 1975. The fund currently owns ¾ of the land for the forest. The forest provides some economy to the locals because of the large number of blueberries, raspberries, and

Akurgerði is one of the 26 forests in Iceland regulated and maintained by the Icelandic Forestry Association. The cultivation of Akurgerði started in 1950. Rich in flora and fauna, Akurgerði is classified as a recreational forest. Akurgerði has diverse birdlife, plants, insects, fungi, and berries. The size of Akurgerði Forest is 13 hectares.  Where is

Einkunnir Forest is considered a nature reserve, country park, or natural park in Iceland. It covers only 270 hectares, yet it functions as an integral part of the reforestation of parts of Iceland. It has been one of the protected forests in Iceland because of its recreational value and to preserve some of the unique

Eyjólfsstaðaskógur Forest is located in East Iceland. It is one of many national forests in Iceland, although not one of the most prominent forests. Nevertheless, the forest has one of the most extensive collections of birch trees in Iceland, making it quite a pretty place to visit even in the winter since the trees have

Bæjarstaðaskógur Forest is a forest mainly consisting of birch and rowan trees. It sits in the Morsardalur valley just west of the significant Svinafellsjokull glacier, famed for its beauty and size in Iceland. The forest was protected in 1935. It is about 22 hectares, transformed from an old farm to a beautiful birch forest. The

Daníelslundur Forest is in the West region of Iceland. It is an easy area to miss on your travels around Iceland. However, it is well worth visiting as it is one of the smaller but beautiful forests in Iceland. The forest was originally declared an Open Forest in 2002. There are many good walking paths

Arnaldsstaðaskógur Forest in Iceland is a national birch and pine forest, situated on a high mountain slope. Unlike most forests in Iceland, Arnaldsstaðaskógur is a natural forest and is now protected as a national forest. The birch trees in the forest are around 5 meters in height but there are also taller specimens rising up

Álfholtsskógur is one of the popular recreational spots and forests in Iceland. The forest is an old groove, but intense planting with new and existing plant species began in 1940. Álfholtsskógur overs an area of 75 hectares and the land is owned by Hvalfjarðarsveit. In Álfholtsskógur, there are over 200.000 different plant species.  Where is

Fjallabak Nature Reserve National Park is located in the Highlands of Iceland. Fjallabak literally translates to “Mountain Back,” which describes the geological formations found inside the park’s boundaries. This area in the Icelandic Highlands has been protected since 1979 and has long been a popular hiking destination in the national parks in Iceland. It is

Elliðaárdalur Forest lies in the Elliðaárdalur valley. This forest is unique because it lies in the middle of the largest city in Iceland, Reykjavik. It is a natural gem within the city’s boundaries, giving locals and tourists alike a chance for peaceful recreation in the middle of city life. You can easily walk to it