Nature and Greenery of Iceland
Iceland is said to be the land of “Fire and Ice”. Nowhere else in the world will you find massive glaciers saddling-up beside some of the hottest volcanic springs like you will in the rugged terrain of Iceland. The diverse flora and fauna of Iceland need to be seen to be believed, including the gyrfalcon and clown-billed puffin.
The National Park Thingvellir of Iceland is the most important site of nature in the all of Iceland. Lake Thingvallavatn is the largest natural lake in Iceland, with an area of 83.7km squared. It’s in this historic nature park of Iceland that you’ll find the best hiking trails and natural landscape that has been in the process of creation for the past 9000 years by plate tectonics in Iceland. There are four species of Icelandic trout in the lake and plenty of farmers in the area.
National Park Skaftafell in Iceland was established in 1967. Here you’ll find the best rugged landscapes of Iceland, along with glaciers and vast mountains. Get up-close and personal with the diverse flora and fauna of Iceland by walking the natural hiking paths. Stay in some of the Icelandic camping grounds to get the full experience.
The National Park Jokulsargljufur of Iceland is perhaps difficult to spell and pronounce, but the beauty parallels the Grand Canyons of Arizona.
Your eyes will be dazzled by the Icelandic cliffs and waterfalls that you’ll see on your hikes.
National Park Snaefellsjokull was established in 2001, making it one of the newer parks in Iceland, but the fourth official National Park in Iceland. It’s bordered by the Gufuskalar estate to the north and west of Haahraun lava field. Gjafavik lies in the south.
Here is another great opportunity to see some pretty dramatic spectacles of nature.
Stay tuned for the Vatnajolull National Park set to be established in 2008. It’s approximately 15,000 square kilometers in size, which will make it the largest in all of Europe.