Herðubreiðarlindir
Iceland, Highlands
Herðubreiðarlindir
LocationIceland, Highlands
RegionHighlands
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates65.1833°, -16.3500°
Established1974
Area1.7
Nearest CityMývatn (80 km)
Major CityAkureyri (150 km)
About Herðubreiðarlindir
A lush highland oasis fed by freshwater springs at the foot of Herðubreið, Iceland's iconic table mountain known as the 'Queen of Icelandic Mountains'. This protected area features an unlikely green haven in the midst of the barren Ódáðahraun lava desert, supporting unique Arctic vegetation and providing critical wildlife habitat.