EAST ICELAND
Hallormsstaður Arboretum
Unusual arboretum within Hallormsstaðaskógur containing a large collection of tree species from around the world.
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About Hallormsstaður Arboretum
The Hallormsstaður Arboretum showcases the long history of forestry experiments at Hallormsstaður. Native and imported trees grow together in a collection that is particularly unusual at Iceland’s latitude and provides an easy way to explore the diversity of the national forest.
Our practical tips
✓A nice short stop if you do not have time for one of the longer forest hikes.
✓It is particularly interesting because mature woodland is so unusual compared with much of Iceland.