Scandinavians are serious about their green roofs. They’ve had them for a while now and it doesn’t look like they’re going anywhere. They even have a competition every year to determine the best green roof project in Scandinavia by the Scandinavian Green Roof Association! But there is a reason why Scandinavians like these green roofs so much… They are not only a beautiful feature for a house, but they also offer numerous social, environmental and financial benefits. They absorb rainwater, reduce winter heating costs, reduce summer air-conditioning costs, provide insulation, and are long lasting – just to name a few.

Keep on scrolling to take a look at Bored Panda’s compiled list of the most unique and beautiful living roofs in Scandinavia.

#1

Hofskirkja, Iceland

 

#2

Thjorsardalur, Iceland

 

#3

Skalholt, Iceland

 

#4

Vatnajökull Nationalpark, Iceland

 

#5

Renndølsetra, Norway

 

#6

Norway

 

#7

Saksun Village, Streymoy, Faroe Islands

 

#8

Torshavn, Faroe Islands

 

#9

Church Of Funningur, Faroe Islands

 

#10

Mikladalur, Faroe Islands

 

#11

Kvednafossen Waterfall, Norway

 

#12

Geiranger, Norway

 

#13

Island Of Streymoy, Saksun, Faroe Islands

 

#14

Jølster, Norway

 

#15

Hellissandur , Iceland

 

#16

Rogaland, Gullingen, Norway

 

#17

Skjolden, Norway

 

#18

Norway

 

#19

Glaumbaer, Iceland

 

#20

Norway

 

#21

Iceland

 

#22

Norway

 

#23

Olden, Norway

 

#24

Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

 

#25

Saksun Church, Faroe Islands

 

#26

Skálholt, Iceland

 

#27

Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

 

#28

Norway

 

#29

Mykines Village, Faroe Islands

 

#30

Norway