{"id":5890,"date":"2022-03-23T15:59:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T15:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/?p=5890"},"modified":"2024-06-20T18:47:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T18:47:57","slug":"forests-in-iceland-names-facts-and-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Iceland Forests: Names, Facts, and Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the Vikings came, Iceland was a densely forested land with tall trees and forests covering as much as 40% of its area. Today, with dedicated afforestation efforts, only 2% of Iceland&#8217;s<\/span> surface is covered with forests. The massive deforestation occurred due to<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the Vikings using timber as the main source for energy and building. Because of the continuous afforestation in the past few years, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\">iceland<\/a> now has two types of forests, natural and artificial. The forests are marked by native and imported plants as well as several animal species common for arctic climates. With an area of 740 square kilometers, the biggest <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/\"   title=\"forest\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">forest<\/a> in Iceland is Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur. This national forest is located in Eastern Iceland and is a mandatory stop for all visitors in this part of Iceland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of the Forests in Iceland:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akurger\u00f0i<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arnaldssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c1lfholtssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c1sabrekka<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c1sbyrgi<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brynjudalssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B\u00e6jarsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dan\u00edelslundur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Einkunnir<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elli\u00f0a\u00e1rdalur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyj\u00f3lfssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foss\u00e1<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furulundurinn<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaddsta\u00f0aflatir<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grundarreitur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gu\u00f0mundarlundur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gunnfr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur (740 square kilometers)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamrahl\u00ed\u00f0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haukadalssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haukadalur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00e1lsask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00e1nefssta\u00f0ir<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hellissk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hofssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hr\u00fatey<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00f6f\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jafnaskar\u00f0ssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J\u00f3rv\u00edkursk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkjub\u00e6jarklaustur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkjuhvammur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kjarnask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kristnessk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laugalandssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laugarvatnssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u00e1gafell<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leyningsh\u00f3lar<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mela- og Skuggabjargask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00f3gils\u00e1<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00falakot<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nor\u00f0urtungusk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rau\u00f0avatn<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykholtssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykjarh\u00f3lssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selsk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sigr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skar\u00f0sdalur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sk\u00f3garhl\u00ed\u00f0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sk\u00f3garreitur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sn\u00e6fokssta\u00f0ir<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S\u00f3lbrekkusk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St\u00e1lpasta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Svartisk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tr\u00f6\u00f0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tumasta\u00f0ir<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tungusk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Va\u00f0lask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaglask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaglir<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vatnshornssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V\u00edfilssta\u00f0avatn<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V\u00f6lvusk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00de\u00f3r\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Akurger\u00f0i<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akurger\u00f0i Forest in Iceland is located in the north. The Akurger\u00f0i Forest is a recreational forest whose cultivation started around 1950. Today it has a rich flora and fauna. Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/akurgerdi\">Akurger\u00f0i Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Arnaldssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arnaldssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the east. Arnaldssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is a national forest set on a steep <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/mountain\/\"   title=\"mountain\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">mountain<\/a> slope and rich in birch trees. Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/arnaldsstadaskogur\">Arnaldssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. \u00c1lfholtssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c1lfholtssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. The \u00c1lfholtssk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.3690\u00b0 N, 21.8484\u00b0 W. \u00c1lfholtssk\u00f3gur is an old forest,<\/span> but intense planting started in 1940. Today it is a popular recreational spot with spectacular views, lots of hiking trails,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and camping spots. Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/alfholtsskogur\">\u00c1lfholtssk\u00f3gur Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. \u00c1sabrekka<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c1sabrekka Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The \u00c1sabrekka Forest has between 16 and 17 thousand plants, including birch, aspen, pine, and larch. Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/asabrekka\">\u00c1sabrekka Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. \u00c1sbyrgi<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c1sbyrgi Forest in Iceland is located in the north. The \u00c1sbyrgi Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 66.0178\u00b0 N, 16.5055\u00b0 W. \u00c1sbyrgi is a national forest surrounded by the otherworldly landscapes of the \u00c1sbyrgi <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/canyon\/\"   title=\"canyon\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">canyon<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/asbyrgi\">\u00c1sbyrgi Forest<\/a> is rich in native birch, rowen, and some conifer plants. Tours and Tour Guides for the \u00c1sbyrgi Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Brynjudalssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brynjudalssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. The Brynjudalssk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.4705\u00b0 N, 21.3156\u00b0 W. Brynjudalssk\u00f3gur is primarily used for Christmas tree cultivation, but the forest is also rich in wild berries like blueberries and raspberries. Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/brynjudalsskogur\">Brynjudalssk\u00f3gur Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. B\u00e6jarsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B\u00e6jarsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the southern parts of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/island\/\"   title=\"island\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">island<\/a>. The B\u00e6jarsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.0625\u00b0 N, 17.0219\u00b0 W. Featuring some incredibly tall trees, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/baejarstadaskogur\">B\u00e6jarsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/a> is one of the best birch and rowan forests in Iceland. Tours and Tour Guides for the B\u00e6jarsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.\u00a0 Dan\u00edelslundur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dan\u00edelslundur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. The Dan\u00edelslundur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.8982\u00b0 N, 21.5230\u00b0 W. Dan\u00edelslundur is the first open forest in Iceland (since 2002). Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/danielslundur\">Dan\u00edelslundur Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available. Tourists are asked to stick to the hiking trails in order to protect the sensitive vegetation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Einkunnir<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Einkunnir Forest in Iceland is located in the south. The Einkunnir Forest&#8217;s coordinates are \u00a064.5987\u00b0 N, 21.9113\u00b0 W. Einkunnir is a country park used as a recreational area. The main hallmark of the Einkunnir park is the rocky bluffs arising from the flat wetlands. Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/einkunnir\">Einkunnir Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Elli\u00f0a\u00e1rdalur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elli\u00f0a\u00e1rdalur Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest<\/span>. The Elli\u00f0a\u00e1rdalur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.1196\u00b0 N, 21.8461\u00b0 W. Elli\u00f0a\u00e1rdalur is a national forest and one of the famous<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> green recreational areas near <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/reykjavik\/\"   title=\"Reykjavik\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Reykjavik<\/a>. Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/ellidaardalur\">Elli\u00f0a\u00e1rdalur Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Eyj\u00f3lfssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyj\u00f3lfssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the east of the island. The Eyj\u00f3lfssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 65.1800\u00b0 N, 14.4793\u00b0 W. Tours and Tour Guides for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/forest\/eyjolfsstadaskogur\">Eyj\u00f3lfssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest<\/a> in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12. Foss\u00e1<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foss\u00e1 Forest in Iceland is located in the south. The Foss\u00e1 Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.7559\u00b0 N, 14.4990\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Foss\u00e1 is the woodland area and valley surrounding the Foss\u00e1 <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/river\/\"   title=\"River\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">River<\/a> in Iceland (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foss\u00e1rdalur<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Tours and Tour Guides for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foss\u00e1 Forest in Iceland are available. Both the forest and the river got their names from the many waterfalls which mark the area and attract lots of tourists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13. Furulundurinn<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furulundurinn Forest in Iceland is located in the west. Furulundurinn is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vast birch grove and one of the oldest cultivated forests in Iceland. Tours and Tour Guides for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furulundurinn Forest in Iceland are available.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14. Gaddsta\u00f0aflatir<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaddsta\u00f0aflatir Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest of the country. The Gaddsta\u00f0aflatir Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.8291\u00b0 N, 20.4011\u00b0 W. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tours and Tour Guides for the Gaddsta\u00f0aflatir Forest in Iceland are available as the area is a popular camping site. Hiking tours are also popular, especially during summer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15. Grundarreitur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grundarreitur Forest in Iceland is located in the north. Grundarreitur is rich in Swiss pine and Danish Aspen trees. Tours and Tour Guides for the Grundarreitur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16. Gu\u00f0mundarlundur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gu\u00f0mundarlundur Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest of the country. The Gu\u00f0mundarlundur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.0741\u00b0 N, 21.8243\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tours and Tour Guides for the Gu\u00f0mundarlundur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17. Gunnfr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gunnfr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the northwest of the island. The Gunnfr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 65.7912\u00b0 N, 19.9530\u00b0 W. Gunnfr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is a diverse forest with lots of yellow willows, birch, and pines. The forest is also rich in birdlife (especially fire owls) and foxes. Tours and Tour Guides for the Gunnfr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. Hiking and wildlife watching are of particular interest among visitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18. Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the east of the country. The Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65.0989\u00b0 N, 14.7208\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Spreading over an area of 740 square kilometers, Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is the largest national forest in Iceland. Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is famous for its hiking trails, unique wildlife, and plant life species. Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is particularly rich in native dwarf birch and mountain birch. However, there are over 80 different types of plants and trees brought from worldwide. The Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest has been protected since 1905. Tours and Tour Guides for the Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19. Hamrahl\u00ed\u00f0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hamrahl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The Hamrahl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest produces beautiful and sustainable Christmas trees. Tours and Tour Guides to the Hamrahl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20. Haukadalssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haukadalssk\u00f3gur Forest (<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/valley\/\"   title=\"Valley\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Valley<\/a> of hawks) in Iceland is located in the southwest. The Haukadalssk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.3140\u00b0 N, 20.3056\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Haukadalssk\u00f3gur is a national forest near the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Laugarvatn <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/lake\/\"   title=\"lake\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">lake<\/a>. It<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">houses some of the most popular geysers in Iceland, including the Strokkur and Geysir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tours and Tour Guides for the Haukadalssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. Hiking and visiting the two popular geysers are the best tours for this forest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21. Haukadalur\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haukadalur Forest in Iceland is located in the south. The Haukadalur Forest&#8217;s coordinates in Iceland are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.3140\u00b0 N, 20.3056\u00b0 W. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haukadalur is a well-known geothermal area that houses many geysers such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Strokkur and Geysir<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tours and Tour Guides for the Haukadalur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22. H\u00e1lsask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00e1lsask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the east. The H\u00e1lsask\u00f3gur Forest\u2019s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.0983\u00b0 N, 21.8394\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. H\u00e1lsask\u00f3gur. Tours and Tour guides for the H\u00e1lsask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. The H\u00e1lsask\u00f3gur Forest area is ideal for taking light walks, meaning hiking tours are prevalent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23. H\u00e1nefssta\u00f0ir<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00e1nefssta\u00f0ir Forest in Iceland is located in the east. The H\u00e1nefssta\u00f0ir Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65.2867\u00b0 N, 13.8707\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. H\u00e1nefssta\u00f0ir is marked by various forestry experiments. Tours and Tour Guides for the H\u00e1nefssta\u00f0ir Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24. Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest<\/span>. The Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.0650\u00b0 N, 21.7652\u00b0 W. Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk is a national forest and popular recreational area. The Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk Forest has been planted with over 4 million trees in the last 50 years. Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk features 26 different tree species and over 150 wildflowers<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With more than 60 bird species, Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk is also rich in birdlife. Tours and Tour Guides for the Hei\u00f0m\u00f6rk Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25. Hellissk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hellissk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest<\/span>. The Hellissk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 63.9449\u00b0 N, 20.9935\u00b0 W. Hellissk\u00f3gur is a small forest with lots of hiking trails and an exciting<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cave formed as a result of sea erosion during the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">latter glacial period<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tours and Tour Guides for the Hellissk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. Popular tours include hiking and visiting the glacial cave.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26. Hofssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hofssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. The Hofssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.8353\u00b0 N, 22.8323\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tours and Tour Guides for the Hofssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27. Hr\u00fatey<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hr\u00fatey Forest in Iceland is located on an island in the Westfjords. The Hr\u00fatey Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66.0986\u00b0 N, 21.7264\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In 2003, Hr\u00fatey was declared an open forest.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tours and Tour Guides for the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hr\u00fatey Forest and island in Iceland are available. Popular tours include hiking and bird watching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28. H\u00f6f\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H\u00f6f\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The H\u00f6f\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.0391\u00b0 N, 21.9203\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tours and Tour Guides for the H\u00f6f\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29. Jafnaskar\u00f0ssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jafnaskar\u00f0ssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the western parts of the island. The Jafnaskar\u00f0ssk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64. 4518\u00b0 N, 21.369\u00b0 W. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jafnaskar\u00f0ssk\u00f3gur is an expansive national forest with mesmerizing walking paths and trails from which visitors can witness the many great views. Tours and Tour Guides for the Jafnaskar\u00f0ssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30. J\u00f3rv\u00edkursk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J\u00f3rv\u00edkursk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the east. The J\u00f3rv\u00edkursk\u00f3gur Forest\u2019s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.8578<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0 N, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14.3881<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0 W.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> J\u00f3rv\u00edkursk\u00f3gur is a national forest. Its woodlands are mainly marked by native birch shrubs and some planted conifers. Despite the harsh conditions, the J\u00f3rv\u00edkursk\u00f3gur Forest is one of the few Icelandic sites with low-growing, native quaking aspen. Tours and Tour Guides for the J\u00f3rv\u00edkursk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31. Kirkjub\u00e6jarklaustur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkjub\u00e6jarklaustur Forest in Iceland is located in the south of the country. The Kirkjub\u00e6jarklaustur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.7801\u00b0 N, 18.0898\u00b0 W. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It used to be the largest private forest. However, since 1966 the supervision over the Kirkjub\u00e6jarklaustur Forest has been taken by the Icelandic Forest Service, which has planted numerous trees and built many walking trails. Today, some of the tallest trees in Iceland are growing in the Kirkjub\u00e6jarklaustur Forest. Tours and Tour Guides for the Kirkjub\u00e6jarklaustur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32. Kirkjuhvammur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkjuhvammur Forest in Iceland is located in the northwest. Kirkjuhvammur is a large camping site with different trees and hiking trails. Tours and Tour Guides for the Kirkjuhvammur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33. Kjarnask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kjarnask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the northeast<\/span>. In the last fifty years, the Kjarnask\u00f3gur Forest has been enriched with over one million newly planted trees. Kjarnask\u00f3gur has over 210 plant species,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with birch and larch being the most prominent. Tours and Tour Guides for the Kjarnask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. The Kjarnask\u00f3gur Forest offers opportunities for different sports, including running, hiking, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/tours\/best-biking-tours-in-iceland\/\"   title=\"biking\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">biking<\/a>, and skiing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34. Kristnessk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kristnessk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the north. With an area of 10 square kilometers, today,<\/span> Kristnessk\u00f3gur is a national forest close to the Akureyri town. In the past,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it was used as a recreational area for patients from the nearby tuberculosis sanatorium. The 300-meters paved paths are still used for recreation and rehabilitation. Tours and Tour Guides for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kristnessk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35. Laugalandssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laugalandssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the north. Laugalandssk\u00f3gur grows various bushes and trees such as pine (including Christmas trees), birch, spruce, and larch. Laugalandssk\u00f3gur has vast fields of mushrooms and wild berries. Tours and Tour Guides for the Laugalandssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36. Laugarvatnssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laugarvatnssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the south. Laugarvatnssk\u00f3gur is a large-scale national forest. It is made of birch bushes and some planted grooves, and tree species. Tours and Tour Guides for the Laugarvatnssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37. L\u00e1gafell<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L\u00e1gafell Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The L\u00e1gafell Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.3489\u00b0 N, 20.9550\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tours and Tour Guides for the L\u00e1gafell Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38. Leyningsh\u00f3lar<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Leyningsh\u00f3lar Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65.3500\u00b0 N, 18.3000\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Leyningsh\u00f3lar is a hilly area marked by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landslides and glacial ridges.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The\u00a0 Leyningsh\u00f3lar\u00a0 Forest is the only region with native birch in the area. Tours and Tour Guides for the Leyningsh\u00f3lar Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39. Mela-og Skuggabjargask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mela-og Skuggabjargask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the north. Mela-og Skuggabjargask\u00f3gur is a national forest and one of the greatest birchwoods in Iceland. The typical Icelandic downy Birch is particularly tall in the Mela-og Skuggabjargask\u00f3gur Forest. Mela-og Skuggabjargask\u00f3gur also has conifer plantations. Tours and Tour Guides for the Mela-og Skuggabjargask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40. M\u00f3gils\u00e1<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00f3gils\u00e1 Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The M\u00f3gils\u00e1 Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.2091\u00b0 N, 21.7096\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. M\u00f3gils\u00e1 is a national forest and one of the most popular recreational outdoor areas for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykjav\u00edk people. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00f3gils\u00e1 is a mixed type of forest in proximity to Mount Esja with an unusual Alps-like structure and landscape. Tours and Tour Guides for the M\u00f3gils\u00e1 Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">41. M\u00falakot<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M\u00falakot Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest<\/span>. The M\u00falakot Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.6939\u00b0 N, 21.9229\u00b0 W. M\u00falakot is a national forest marked by an arboretum of unique and rare species. Black cottonwood trees with over 20 meters of height grow in the M\u00falakot Forest. Also, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the M\u00falakot forest is the first plant nursery center in south Iceland used for growing and multiplying black cottonwood and willow clones. Tours and Tour Guides for the M\u00falakot Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42. Nor\u00f0urtungusk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nor\u00f0urtungusk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. Nor\u00f0urtungusk\u00f3gur originally consisted of birch bushes, but since 1950 it has been planted with other trees and coniferous plants. Tours and Tour Guides for the Nor\u00f0urtungusk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43. Rau\u00f0avatn\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rau\u00f0avatn Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The Rau\u00f0avatn Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.1078\u00b0 N, 21.7712\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Rau\u00f0avatn is a small grove area surrounding the Rau\u00f0avatn Lake. The grove is rich in mountain pines that were planted in the last century. Tours and Tour Guides for the Rau\u00f0avatn Forest in Iceland are available. Hikes and sightseeing are the most popular tours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44. Reykholtssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykholtssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. The Reykholtssk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a064.6668\u00b0 N, 21.2963\u00b0 W. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tours and Tour Guides for the Reykholtssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45. Reykjarh\u00f3lssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reykjarh\u00f3lssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the north. Reykjarh\u00f3lssk\u00f3gur is a national forest. Tours and Tour Guides for the Reykjarh\u00f3lssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. Reykjarh\u00f3lssk\u00f3gur is ideal for nice hikes and relaxing stops while traveling Route 1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">46. Selsk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selsk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. The Selsk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.5260\u00b0 N, 21.5789\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Selsk\u00f3gur is a national forest with pleasant birch shrubs and sitka spruce and Norway spruce fields. The area close to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skorradalsvatn Lake has nice camping sites. Tours and Tour Guides for the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selsk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47. Sigr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sigr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the north-east of the island. The Sigr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65.7375\u00b0 N, 17.7981\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Marked by extensive and protected birchwood, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is a national forest. Tours and Tour Guides for the Sigr\u00ed\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48. Skar\u00f0sdalur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skar\u00f0sdalur Forest in Iceland is located in the southeast of the country. The Skar\u00f0sdalur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66.1258\u00b0 N, 18.9827\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Skar\u00f0sdalur is a popular ski area in Iceland. Tours and Tour Guides for the Skar\u00f0sdalur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49. Sk\u00f3garhl\u00ed\u00f0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sk\u00f3garhl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The Sk\u00f3garhl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65.7024\u00b0 N, 18.1573\u00b0 W.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sk\u00f3garhl\u00ed\u00f0 is a small and idyllic forest just outside Iceland&#8217;s capital. Tours and Tour Guides for the Sk\u00f3garhl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50. Sk\u00f3garreitur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sk\u00f3garreitur Forest in Iceland is located in the south. The Sk\u00f3garreitur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.7801\u00b0 N, 18.0898\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sk\u00f3garreitur is rich in birch and aspen, as well as some spruce, larch, and pine trees. The hiking trail to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systrafoss <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/waterfall\/\"   title=\"Waterfall\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Waterfall<\/a> passes through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sk\u00f3garreitur. Tours and Tour Guides for the Sk\u00f3garreitur Forest in Iceland are available. Popular tours include hiking and visiting the nearby waterfall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51. Sn\u00e6fokssta\u00f0ir<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sn\u00e6fokssta\u00f0ir Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The Sn\u00e6fokssta\u00f0ir Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.0136<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0 N, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.8817<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">W. Torus and Tour Guides for the Sn\u00e6fokssta\u00f0ir Forest are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52. S\u00f3lbrekkusk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S\u00f3lbrekkusk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest of the island. The S\u00f3lbrekkusk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.9514\u00b0 N, 22.4329\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a very small forest particularly rich in crowberries during late summer and early autumn. Tours and Tour Guides for the S\u00f3lbrekkusk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53. St\u00e1lpasta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St\u00e1lpasta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. St\u00e1lpasta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is a hilly national forest. St\u00e1lpasta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur&#8217;s arboretum features over 30 labeled plants and trees from over 70 different locations in the world. Tours and Tour Guides for the St\u00e1lpasta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available as the forest is a popular destination for hikers. St\u00e1lpasta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is also a commercial forest contributing to timber production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54. Svartisk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Svartisk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the northeast. The Svartisk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 65.5146<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0 N, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14.5650<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0 W. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Svartisk\u00f3gur is a small woodland area. Tours and tour Guides for the Svartisk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. Plus, there are cozy cabins for tourists in the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55. Tumasta\u00f0ir<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tumasta\u00f0ir Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest<\/span>. The Tumasta\u00f0ir Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 63.7404\u00b0 N, 20.0629\u00b0 W. Tumasta\u00f0ir is a national forest. The Tumasta\u00f0ir Forest is rich in versatile plant life. Perhaps the most important plants are the Sitka spruce stands, with the oldest specimen growing since 1944. The stand is called L\u00fd\u00f0veldislundurinn (Republic Grove) because, in that year,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Iceland got its independence and became a Republic. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tours and Tour Guides for the Tumasta\u00f0ir Forest in Iceland are available. Tumasta\u00f0ir is very good for recreation as it features easy access to paths and hiking trails.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56. Tungusk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tungusk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. The Tungusk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66.0608\u00b0 N, 23.2041\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Tungusk\u00f3gur Forest is naturally shielded from bad weather and features beautiful waterfalls. Tours and Tour Guides for the Tungusk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. Tungusk\u00f3gur Forest is very close to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">town of \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, which is quite busy and probably the largest settlement in the Westfjords.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57. Va\u00f0lask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Va\u00f0lask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the north. Va\u00f0lask\u00f3gur is woodland consisting of birch and coniferous plants, including Siberian pine, garden maple, ash, spruce, linden, elm, and white pine. The plantation of Va\u00f0lask\u00f3gur started in 1936. Tours and Tour Guides for the Va\u00f0lask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58. Vaglask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaglask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the north. The Vaglask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65.7178\u00b0 N, 17.8795\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vaglask\u00f3gur is a national birch and spruce forest. Vaglask\u00f3gur is one of the most beautiful and the second largest forest in Iceland. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gurgling Fnj\u00f3sk\u00e1 River flows through the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaglask\u00f3gur Forest. Tours and Tour Guides for the Vaglask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. Vaglask\u00f3gur is very close to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">town of Akureyri and features many hiking trails and beautiful campsites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59. Vaglir<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaglir Forest in Iceland is located in the north. The Vaglir Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 65.5167<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0 N,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 19.2833<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vaglir is a national forest with various plant and tree species and vivid landscapes. Tours and Tour Guides for the Vaglir Forest in Iceland are available. It has the potential to become the most important recreation forest in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akureyri area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60. Vatnshornssk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vatnshornssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the west. The Vatnshornssk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.492\u00b0N, 21.3773\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vatnshornssk\u00f3gur is a national forest. Tours and Tour Guides for the Vatnshornssk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">61. Vinask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the south. The Vinask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.2423\u00b0 N, 21.1856\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vinask\u00f3gur is a small forest within the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00deingvellir <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/national-park\/\"   title=\"National Park\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">National Park<\/a>. Torus and Tour Guides for the Vinask\u00f3gur Forest are available. The national park,<\/span> together with the forest, is part of the famous<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/golden-circle\/\"   title=\"Golden Circle\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Golden Circle<\/a> tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">62. V\u00edfilssta\u00f0avatn<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V\u00edfilssta\u00f0avatn Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The V\u00edfilssta\u00f0avatn Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.0788\u00b0 N, 21.8716\u00b0 W. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V\u00edfilssta\u00f0avatn is the forest surrounding the V\u00edfilssta\u00f0avatn lake which features wildflowers. Tours and Tour Guides for the V\u00edfilssta\u00f0avatn Forest are available. The lake and surrounding forest area are attractive to tourists because they are close to the capital and with many walking and hiking trails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63. V\u00f6lvusk\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">V\u00f6lvusk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the south. The V\u00f6lvusk\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 63.7871\u00b0 N, 19.4890\u00b0 W. V\u00f6lvusk\u00f3gur is rich in dahuri larch hybrids, Russian larch, Sitka spruce, and Alaska spruce. Tours and tour guides for the V\u00f6lvusk\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64. \u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The \u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are 64.1097\u00b0 N, 19.9597\u00b0 W. \u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur is a national forest that lies between mount B\u00farfell mount Skri\u00f0ufell. \u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur is dispersed over two valley floors, Berg\u00f3lfssta\u00f0a\u00e1 in the west and Rau\u00f0ukamba in the east. The \u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1 river runs through the \u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur Forest and features several waterfalls, including Gj\u00e1in and H\u00e1ifoss. \u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur&#8217;s landscape is frequently modified by the activity of the nearby Hekla <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/volcano\/\"   title=\"volcano\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">volcano<\/a>. Tours and Tour Guides for the \u00dej\u00f3rs\u00e1rdalur Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65. \u00de\u00f3r\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00de\u00f3r\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland is located in the northern parts of Iceland. The \u00de\u00f3r\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65.6250\u00b0 N, 17.8100\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00de\u00f3r\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur is one of Iceland&#8217;s national forests. Tours and Tour Guides for the \u00de\u00f3r\u00f0arsta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur Forest in Iceland are available. The forest is popular for visitors because of the many hiking trails, and it is very close to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illugasta\u00f0ir tourist attraction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66. \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.6807\u00b0 N, 19.4826\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk is a national forest and one of the most popular hiking destinations in Iceland. \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk is surrounded by rivers and glaciers and features a warmer <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/climate\/\"   title=\"climate\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">climate<\/a> than the rest of south Iceland. The \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk Forest is rich in vegetation fern, moss, birchwood, and other smaller shrubs. Tours and Tour Guides for the \u00de\u00f3rsm\u00f6rk Forest in Iceland are available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">67. \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest in Iceland is located in the southwest. The \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest&#8217;s coordinates are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64.1288\u00b0 N, 21.9196\u00b0 W<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0 is, in fact, a woodland hill in the capital Reykjavik&#8217;s center. At the top of the \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0 Hill is the Perlan landmark center which was used as a water tank and now is open to the public. \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0 is an artificial forest that natives started to rejuvenate around 1950. Today, there are over 80 different tree species in \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0, including birches, spruces, pines, and aspens. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tours and Tour Guides for the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest in Iceland are available. The area is marked by many hiking trails and a popular destination for both natives and tourists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the facts about Forests in Iceland?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Iceland, there are over 53 forests (and green areas) under the directions and control of the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Icelandic Forest Service. Basically, any outdoor and grassy area protected by the Icelandic Forest Service is considered to be a national forest. These forests and other amenities and sights attract two million tourists per year. Some forests are natural, others are artificial, and some are easily accessible, while others are in more remote locations. Exploring the forests in Iceland requires a 4&#215;4 vehicle and some physical conditions, especially for visitors interested in hiking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many Forests are there in Iceland?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ased on current information, there are 53 forests in the Icelandic Forest Service. There are many other forests, hills, and woodland areas, but they are not covered with this national service program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the biggest Forest in Iceland?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest forest in Iceland is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallormssta\u00f0ur National Forest, located in the eastern part of the country. Hallormssta\u00f0ur became protected in 1905, and since then, its wildlife and plant life have been booming. Hallormssta\u00f0ur is a great tourist attraction and offers an opportunity for outdoor recreation and sports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Natural Forests in Iceland?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural forests in Iceland are \u00c1sbyrgi, Hallormssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur, J\u00f3rv\u00edkursk\u00f3gur, Arnaldssta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur, Selsk\u00f3gur, Vaglask\u00f3gur, Vaglir, Leyningsh\u00f3lar, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Artificial Forests in Iceland?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The artificial forests in Iceland are Akurger\u00f0i, \u00c1lfholtssk\u00f3gur, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brynjudalssk\u00f3gur, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furulundurinn, Hamrahl\u00ed\u00f0, Kirkjub\u00e6jarklaustur, Rau\u00f0avatn, St\u00e1lpasta\u00f0ask\u00f3gur, M\u00falakot, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much area do forests cover in Iceland?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, it is estimated that around 2% of Iceland&#8217;s territory is covered with forests. In the past, this number was much more significant and varied between 25% and 40%. However, the irresponsible use of timber took its toll, and now Iceland is facing the consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the Living Structure in Iceland Forests?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Icelandic forests are symbiotic ecosystems in which native and imported plant species live together with local wildlife, including mammals, birds, and even insects. Each member structure has its role and is critical for managing the forest&#8217;s ecosystem in balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of Trees are there in the Forests of Iceland?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three main native tree species in Iceland include Aspen, Birch, and Rowan. Considering the ongoing global warming, it is becoming harder for these trees to thrive in Iceland. Therefore, recent afforestation efforts focus on planting new species imported from all over the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of Animals are there in the Forests of Iceland?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals in Iceland can be found in different habitats. The forests are usually rich in Arctic foxes, mice, rats, minks, rabbits, and reindeers. There is also a versatile birdlife including 416 different species like the barrow&#8217;s goldeneye, common snipe, yellow-nosed albatross, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the prominence of Forests in Iceland Geography?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forests have a huge impact on Iceland&#8217;s <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/\"   title=\"Geography\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Geography<\/a>. For years they have been used for energy (heating) and building (houses and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/tours\/best-boat-trip-tours-in-iceland\/\"   title=\"boats\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">boats<\/a>). This was helpful for the overall economy as people did not have to rely on imported goods for such purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Region of Iceland does have the most Forests?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Southern and Western Regions of Iceland have the highest number of forests. Plus, most of the forests in these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/region?preview=true\">Iceland&#8217;s regions<\/a> are part of the country&#8217;s 26 national forests, which are protected by law. In contrast, the central parts of Iceland are scarce with forests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Settlements near Forests in Iceland?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iceland.org\/geography\/locale\">Cities in Iceland<\/a> are built close to forests. For example, Iceland&#8217;s capital is close to several forests. Plus, there is a small forest inside the capital itself, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0. The \u00d6skjuhl\u00ed\u00f0 Forest is a real attraction for tourists and a great recreational area for locals. Another town with forests in its proximity is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akureyri.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Nature Tours in Iceland?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature Tours in Iceland are a popular activity for tourists. Forests, with their natural beauty and streams, rivers, glaciers, and unusual wildlife and plants, are attracting many visitors. There are different tours with prices starting from $60 and above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is It Legal to Enter Forests in Iceland?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is legal to enter forests in Iceland. All forestry-related issues are solved through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Icelandic Forestry Service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the History of Forests in Iceland?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The History of Forests in Iceland is exciting and unusual. Namely, in the past, the country had dense forests covering almost half of its area. However, lacking other resources, the first settlers used timber for both energy sources and building houses and boats. The massive use of timber leads to severe deforestation. Today, there are focused efforts for afforestation, and as a result, there are once again trees growing in Iceland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before the Vikings came, Iceland was a densely forested land with tall trees and forests covering as much as 40% of its area. Today, with dedicated afforestation efforts, only 2% of Iceland&#8217;s surface is covered with forests. The massive deforestation occurred due to the Vikings using timber as the main source for energy and building. 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