The garden was officially opened on August 7th 1909.

In 1992, a group of people decided on their own to restore the garden, and on August 18th 1996 they formally returned the garden to its owner - the Ministry of Education.

In November of the same year, the Ministry handed over the garden to the town of Ísafjörður to own and care for.

The formal aim of the garden is to be a memorial to itself and to the concept of school gardens where the sustaining of nature's bounty and environmental education are linked to the operations of public schools.

The garden is also an example of successful horticulture in such northern climes, and as such, a notable part of the country's horticultural history.

• Destination

  Westfjords

• Country

  Iceland

• Type of experience

  Nature

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Bíldudalur Airport
  • Gjögur Airport
  • Thingeyri Airport