The most beautiful forests in the world

1. Daintree Forest, Queensland, Australia

On deserted tropical beaches, located the Daintree Forest on the northeast coast of Australia. It is one of the most amazing tropical forests in the world. It is also believed to be the oldest, having existed continuously for 110 million years.

Be sure to take advantage of the chance to sleep deep in the forest to be serenaded by an incredibly diverse range of frogs and insects. 

2. Redwood National Park, California, USA

California redwood trees are the tallest trees on the planet. You’ll find 45% of them in Redwood National Park and state parks. These ancient giants are spread across four parks and cover 158 square kilometers.

They reach up to 116 meters high, just looking at these natural skyscrapers is enough to make you feel tiny. This nature reserve is considered among the most beautiful forests in the world, and definitely worth a visit!

3. Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada

The largest expanse of coastal temperate rainforest on the planet is the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia, Canada. It is a vast land of ancient cedars, mossy waterfalls and “Spirit Bears”, the rare cream colored Kermode bear.

Roughly the size of Ireland, the forest is also home to coastal gray wolves, grizzly bears, Sitka deer, cougars, mountain goats, killer whales, salmon, sea lions, sea otters, humpback whales. It is truly ethereal as well as magical and abounds with several wild animals.

4. Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

Named after the nearby town of Monteverde, this 26,000-acre forest reserve is located in the legendary cloud forests of Costa Rica.

The Reserve is made up of 6 ecological zones, 90% of which are virgin forest. With over 2,500 species of plants (including most species of orchids in one place), 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, 120 species of reptiles and amphibians, there is bound to be something to draw your attention in this forest!

5. The Amazon, South America

Covering around 40% of South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru and Colombia, the Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and home to over 40,000 plant species and 1,300 bird species. 

But be sure to visit the meandering rivers and diverse wildlife while you can.

6. Forest of Otzarreta, Basque Country, Spain

The Gorbeia Natural Park in the Basque Country is a protected area filled with mountain views, hiking trails, waterfalls and caves. But it is the enigmatic forest of Otzarreta in the park that attracts the attention of many photographers and tourists with its mossy surfaces and centuries-old trees.

7. Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

The Black Forest spans southwestern Germany, a forested mountain range known for its dense 160 km pine stretch, picturesque villages, natural spa resorts. 

The origin of its name dates back to Roman times when the dense coniferous forest hid the sun’s rays. This forest looks like a scene from a fairy tale book and is definitely worth a visit!

8. Crooked Forest, Poland

This oddly shaped grove of pine trees just outside Nowe Czarnowo in West Pomerania – Poland is a man-made wonder, but no one quite knows how or why.

Some believe some sort of tool or technique was used when they were planted in the 1930s so they could be used in shipbuilding.

Others believe that the seedlings were crushed by tanks during World War II and that’s what caused them to grow this way. Whatever the reason, the result is one of the weirdest forests you’ll ever see.

9. Bois de Hal Forest (Hallerbos), Belgium

This beech forest in Belgium is a fairy tale that comes to life in spring – more specifically, from mid-April to early May – when thousands of bluebells carpet the forest floor. To get there, just take the train from Brussels, but get there early: the show is sure to draw a crowd.

10. Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan

A short train ride from Kyoto, this beautiful bamboo forest in Arashiyama District has become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

Visually, the forest is stunning. But stop for a moment and listen to the wind rustling through the creaking bamboo. This sound has been declared one of the “100 Soundscapes of Japan” by the Japanese government, a selection of everyday noises intended to encourage people to stop and enjoy the music of nature.

In short, traveling and getting in touch with nature is a lot of fun and a joy for our eyes. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the world and take photos in the most beautiful forests on the planet and book your next trip now with Memphis Tours .