Development in Öskjuhlíð

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

A new educational and experiential path called the Pearl Necklace (I. Perlufestin) in Öskjuhlíð, the winning proposal of a 2013 design competition, is currently being made. Emphasis is put on universal accessibility.

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2024

Status: In progress

Status report on January 1, 2023

The trail has been shaped, opening a path through the forest and transferring soil as needed. A portion of the trail will be a wooden footpath constructed from Icelandic materials, which is planned for completion in 2023.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Timing Progress description
July 2022

The first phase of construction began in the summer of 2022.

The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:

Reykjavík City departments:

Related actions

The table below contains actions related to this initiative, and you can access more information by clicking on the "action title" in the table (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Action name Completion Departments
Climate forests in Úlfarsfell 2030 Department of Environment & Planning
Development in Öskjuhlíð 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Construction in Austurheiðar 2024 Department of Environment & Planning
Greenery on municipal land 2030 Department of Environment & Planning