🇮🇸Best National Parks in Iceland
Top-rated parks based on 73 park ratings across 10 categories. Iceland's parks score highest in Safety (84/100).
73 Total Parks
73 Rated
Avg Score: 55/100
Top 15 Parks in Iceland
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Vestmannaeyjar
Nature Reserve · South
Mývatn-Laxá
Nature Conservation Area · Northeast
Breiðafjörður
Nature Reserve · West
Hornstrandir
Nature Reserve · Westfjords
Vatnajökull
National Park · East, South
Þingvellir
National Park · South
Fjallabak
Nature Reserve · South
Látrabjarg
Nature Reserve/Bird Cliff · Westfjords
Snæfellsjökull
National Park · West
Surtsey
Nature Reserve · South
Geysir Geothermal Area
Protected Area · South
Goðafoss
Natural Monument · North
Kerlingarfjöll
Nature Reserve · South
Gullfoss
Conservation Site · South
Skógafoss
Natural Monument · South
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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 73 protected areas in our database, of which 73 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).