20 beautiful green roofs like in fairy tales in Scandinavia

The people of Scandinavian countries are very interested and proud of their green roofs. There is even an annual contest to identify the most environmentally friendly roofs in Scandinavi organized by the Scandinavian Green Roof Association.

There must be some reason for the birth of this particular and impressive type of house . Simply because the roofs here are not only a beauty of the house, they also bring about many benefits. social, environmental and financial.

Grass-covered roofs absorb rainwater, reduce winter heating costs, help with air conditioning in the summer when acting as an insulation, and these roofs are quite sustainable over time.

Here is a list of beautiful and unique Scandinavian roofs.

1. Hofskirkja, Iceland.(Photo: Menno Schaefer)

2. Norway.(Photo: Robert Snow)

3. Renndølsetra, Norway. (Photo: Reddit)

4. Torshavn, Faroe Islands.(Photo: Andrea Izzotti)

5. Skalholt, Iceland.(Photo: Lindsay Snow)

6. Thjorsardalur, Iceland.(Photo: Dominik Frings)

7. Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland.(Photo: Tanja Le)

8. Saksun Village, Streymoy, Faroe Islands.(Photo: Nick Fox)

9. Church in Funningur, Faroe Islands.(Photo: Marco Grassi)

10. Mikladalur, Faroe Islands.(Photo: Nick Fox)

11. On the Kvednafossen waterfall, Norway.(Photo: Lars Neumann)

12. Geiranger, Norway.(Photo: Admixstar)

13. Rogaland, Gullingen, Norway.(Photo: Dmitryprofi)

14. Streymoy Island, Saksun, belongs to the Faroe Islands.(Photo: Nick Fox)

15. Norway.(Photo: Slemulv)

16. Olden, Norway.(Photo: Rob Sese)

17. Norway.(Photo: Imgur)

18. Jølster, Norway.(Photo: Alun W)

19. Saksun Church, Faroe Islands.(Photo: Nick Fox)

20. Skjolden, Norway.(Photo: Noam Gordon)