Region
South Iceland
Time needed
2–4 hours
Best season
Year-round
Rating
4.8 (4,360)
About Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir is where the North American and Eurasian plates pull apart, creating dramatic rifts and canyons. Walk the Almannagjá gorge, snorkel the crystal-clear Silfra fissure, and stand where the Alþingi assembly met in 930 AD. It's the first stop on the classic Golden Circle.
When to visit
Snorkeling in Silfra runs year-round. Autumn paints the park gold; winter brings frozen waterfalls.
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