Iceland is open: volcano update

Menu
Iceland Lagarfjot Lake Hallormsstadhur area

Hallormsstaður

View Photos

Iceland's largest forest!

The Hallormsstadur forest is the largest forest in the country (2,300 hectares) and a fascinating site of scientific research. Scientists are trying to see what type of trees cope best with the Icelandic climate and more than forty varieties from many countries have been planted in the sheltered area of Hallormsstaður.

The forestry project is hoping to show that Iceland can produce commercial timber and once more grow tall trees like those that were wiped out by the Ice Age. If you like exploring the great outdoors there are lots of leisurely walks in the woods or you can rent horses for short tours around the area. At the Atlavík creek, there’s some great camping too. Families gather during weekends and holidays for a variety of summer festivities.

From Atlavík, there’s a ferry, Lagarfljótsormurinn, that sails every night during the summer season.

View East Iceland
View fullscreen

View attractions close by Hallormsstaður

Tours including Hallormsstaður

You could experience Hallormsstaður through any one of these tours below.

Iceland
Best seller
Self-drive
10 days / 9 nights
4.9
May - Sep

Iceland Full Circle Classic

323164ISK

Eur

View map
Best seller
10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep
Close map view
Iceland
Self-drive
17 days / 16 nights
4.9
May - Sep

Iceland Grand Tour

600545ISK

Eur

View map
17 days / 16 nights
May - Sep
Close map view
Iceland
Best seller
Self-drive
14 days / 13 nights
4.8
May - Sep

Iceland Complete Classic

500662ISK

Eur

View map
Best seller
14 days / 13 nights
May - Sep
Close map view
Iceland
Guided Groups
14 days / 13 nights
4.8
Jun - Aug

Complete Iceland

The Ring Road & the Westfjords

1166521ISK

Eur

View map
14 days / 13 nights
Jun - Aug
Close map view
We are here to help

Whether you have a single question or a special request, we're here for you.

here to help