Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

Scandinavians take their green roofs very seriously. The tradition of making such roofs has existed for a long time, and it seems that it is not going to disappear. They even run an annual competition for the best green roof project, organized by the Scandinavian Green Roofs Association. However, the Scandinavians love their houses with green roofs so much for a reason: such a roof not only looks very original, but it also has great advantages from an environmental and financial point of view. A green-roofed roof absorbs rainwater, reduces heating costs in cold weather, provides additional insulation, and is more durable. Below you can see examples of cozy Scandinavian houses with green roofs.

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Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

1. Hovskirkja, Iceland.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

2. Thyoursaurdalur, Iceland

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

3. Skulholt, Iceland.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

4. Rendolsetra, Norway.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

5. Vatnajökull, National Park, Iceland.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

6. Saxum village, Streimoy, Faroe Islands.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

7. Torshavn, Faroe Islands.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

8. Church in Funingur, Faroe Islands.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

9. Mikladealur, Faroe Islands

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

10. Kvednafossen waterfall, Norway.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

11. Geiranger, Norway.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

12. Norway.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

13. Olden, Norway

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

14. Iceland.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

15. Skulholt, Iceland.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

16. Norway.

Scandinavian houses with green roofs that look like a fairy tale

17. Skaftafell National Park, Iceland.

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