Thingvellir National Park is a major site of historical, cultural, and geological significance, and is one of the most popular and scenic tourist destinations. It has been a National Park since 1930 and was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004.
When Viking settlers arrived in the 10th Century, this was the site they chose as the meeting place of Althingi, the world’s oldest parliament. The park stands on a rift valley that acts as a boundary between two major tectonic plates - the North American and Eurasian. In the southern part, there is the Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland.
The continental drift between the North American and Eurasian Plates can be clearly seen in the cracks or faults covering the region. The largest of them is Almannagjá, which is actually a canyon. Due to this location, there are often measurable earthquake activities. In the winter, the northern lights brighten the sky and people's spirits. When snow covers the lave field and the days are short, the landscape becomes almost surreal. Thingvellir has been a favorite spot among professional and amateur photographers for years, and for good reason.
Take the no. 36 bus from the city center. Bus fare should be 300 ISK. Or take a 50-min car ride.
Sunday: 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Monday: 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Wednesday :09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Thursday : 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Friday ;09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Saturday: 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
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