Hallormsstaðaskógur, National forest in East Iceland
The forest includes 40 kilometers of marked trails across 740 hectares of land containing native birch trees and other tree species from around the world.
The forest received protected status in 1905, marking the first national forest designation in Iceland following centuries of deforestation during Viking settlements.
Forest Day celebrations occur each June, featuring competitions, music performances, and gatherings where local farmers prepare traditional Icelandic dishes.
Two camping areas, Atlavík and Höfðavík, provide accommodation options within the forest, with Höfðavík offering additional services for visitors.
The forest contains an arboretum with 85 different tree species collected from 600 locations worldwide, making it a center for botanical research in Iceland.
Location: Fljótsdalshérað
Inception: 1905
Elevation above the sea: 65 m
GPS coordinates: 65.09800,-14.76800
Latest update: May 22, 2025 21:16
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