Environment and organization
Vegetable gardens
Garðabær offers residents the opportunity to grow vegetables in organized gardens during the summer. There are also school gardens available for children where they get the opportunity to learn about growing vegetables, being outdoors, and interacting with nature.
Protected area
Gálgahraun and Skerjafjörður
Gálgahraun and Skerjafjörður are among the most valuable protected areas in Gardabær. Both were declared protected in 2009 with the signing of agreements between Gardabær and the Minister of the Environment.
Lake Vífilsstaðavatn and surroundings
Vífilsstaðavatn and its surroundings were declared a nature reserve in 2007, making it the first protected area in Garðabær. The nature reserve covers 188 hectares, of which the lake itself is 27 hectares.
Búrfell, Búrfellsgjá and Búrfellshraun
The protected areas of the lava fields of Búrfellshraun, Búrfell, Búrfellsgjá and the eastern part of Selgjá were confirmed by the Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources at the premises of the Icelandic Institute of Natural History on April 30, 2014.
Planting and care
Garðabær emphasizes the careful care of vegetation and open areas in the townland. Garðabær's Horticulture Department is responsible for the care of vegetation and open areas in the townland and carries out projects related to outdoor activities, cultivation and advice to residents.
Archaeological remains in Gardabaer
In Garðabær, hundreds of archaeological remains have been recorded that tell the history of the settlement since the time of settlement. The monuments are located throughout the town, including in Álftanes and in Heiðmörk.
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