EAST ICELAND
Jórvíkurskógur
Sheltered woodland in Breiðdalur with walking paths, streams, berries, mushrooms and remnants of an old farm.
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About Jórvíkurskógur
Jórvíkurskógur is an attractive woodland area containing both scrub and taller trees that provide unusual shelter in the otherwise open East Iceland landscape. Walking paths wind between streams, grassy clearings and an old farmhouse site, while berries and mushrooms can be found seasonally.
Our practical tips
✓A nice contrast to the exposed mountain landscapes elsewhere in Breiðdalur.
✓Late summer can bring berries and mushrooms, but only forage species you can identify safely.
✓The trees provide useful shelter on windy days.