🇮🇸Best National Parks in Iceland

Top-rated parks based on 88 park ratings across 10 categories. Iceland's parks score highest in Safety (84/100).

88 Total Parks
88 Rated
Avg Score: 55/100
Vestmannaeyjar
#175/100

Vestmannaeyjar

Nature Reserve · South

An archipelago of 15 volcanic islands off Iceland's south coast, home to one of the world's largest Atlantic puffin colonies and significant seabird p

Top 15 Parks in Iceland

1
Vestmannaeyjar
Nature Reserve · South
752
Mývatn-Laxá
Nature Conservation Area · Northeast
723
Breiðafjörður
Nature Reserve · West
694
Hornstrandir
Nature Reserve · Westfjords
675
Vatnajökull
National Park · East, South
676
Þingvellir
National Park · South
677
Fjallabak
Nature Reserve · South
668
Látrabjarg
Nature Reserve · Westfjords
669
Snæfellsjökull
National Park · West
6610
Surtsey
Nature Reserve · South
6611
Geysir Geothermal Area
Natural Monument · South
6512
Goðafoss
Natural Monument · North
6513
Kerlingarfjöll
Nature Reserve · South
6414
Lakagígar
Natural Monument · South
6415
Skútustaðagígar
Natural Monument · Northeast
64

Category Winners

#1
VatnajökullEast, South
93#2
FjallabakSouth
92#3
DynjandiWestfjords
88#4
GoðafossNorth
88#5
GullfossSouth
88

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Iceland?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Vestmannaeyjar is the highest-rated park in Iceland with a score of 75/100. It is followed by Mývatn-Laxá (72/100) and Breiðafjörður (69/100).

How many national parks does Iceland have?

Iceland has 88 protected areas in our database, of which 88 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Iceland's parks best known for?

Parks in Iceland score highest in Safety with an average score of 84/100. The top park for safety is Kerið (94/100).

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