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Oldest botanical garden in Iceland
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Culture

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30-60m

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Message from Haukur Sigurðsson

It was created by priest and teacher Sigtryggur Guðlaugsson and his wife Hjaltína M. Guðjónsdóttir, and was officially opened on August 7th 1909. The aim of the garden was to be a school garden to teach students about nature and the environment. The garden is a good example of successful horticulture in such northern climates, and as such, a notable part of the country’s horticultural history

In modern Icelandic language we actually call botanical gardens “Skrúðgarður” - naming every botanical garden in Iceland after this quirky garden at the edge of the world.

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