Mind-Blowing Iceland Facts to Make You Fall in Love with the Country
Graveyard Plantations
Iceland’s folklore is a captivating mix of magical tales, mythical creatures, and Viking legends, and there’s evidence of this enchanting history in places like the Hólavallagarður cemetery in Reykjavik. Local legend says this graveyard was once a Viking burial ground, where it was customary to plant trees on top of graves.
Now, visitors can pay their respects to their departed loved ones by touching the trees, adding a special atmosphere. The practice of planting trees in graveyards is the most logical scientific practice considering the biodegradation of bodies makes the soil fertile. In the United States, such eco-friendly burials are becoming more commonplace and made legal as of 2023.
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