2 Best Sights in East Iceland and the Eastfjords, Iceland

Iceland’s first national forest was established in 1905 and now provides 740 hectares of leafy respite along the eastern banks of Lagarfljót. Home to 85 tree species, 40 km (25 miles) of marked trail paths, an arboretum, hotel, campsites, and children's play areas, Hallormsstaður is a delightful destination where you can even forage for wild berries and edible mushrooms, including the tasty larch bolete.

Lush, leafy heaven can be found at Bæjarstaðarskógur, 22 hectares of vibrant woodland, where the native Icelandic birch trees grow thick and tall between a carpet of wood cranesbill, stone brambles, and meadow buttercups. The challenging 9.8-mile circular hike from Skaftafell Visitor Centre takes you towards Sjónarsker down to Kamgil and across the footbridge over the Morsá river, where a marked trail leads to the forest.