Explore Thingvellir in Iceland
Thingvellir in the region of South is a town in Iceland - some 25 mi or ( 40 km ) East of Reykjavík , the country's capital city .
Current time in Thingvellir is now 06:57 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Reykjavik " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sauðárkrókur, Akureyri, Selfoss, Reykjavík, and Keflavík. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Sauðárkrókur . Where to go and what to see in Thingvellir ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Þingvellir
is a place in Bláskógabyggð in southwestern Iceland, near the peninsula of Reykjanes and the Hengill volcanic area. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological importance and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. It is the site of a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is also home to Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland. Parliament or Alþingi was established at Þingvellir in 930 and remained there until 1789.
Located at 64.26 -21.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Öxará
Öxará is a river in Iceland in Þingvellir National Park. It ends in Öxarárfoss, a waterfall.
Located at 64.26 -21.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Silfra
Located in the Þingvallavatn Lake in the Þingvellir National Park in Iceland, Silfra is a rift that is part of the divergent tectonic boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates. Silfra, by virtue of its location in the Þingvallavatn, contains clear, cold water that attracts scuba divers drawn to its high visibility and geological importance; divers are literally swimming between continents. The rift claims a shallow depth nearest to the bank, but deepens and widens further out.
Located at 64.25 -21.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Öxarárfoss
Öxarárfoss is a small waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river Öxará. The base of the waterfall is filled with rocks and is often very icy in winter. The waterfall is one of the main attractions of Þingvellir National Park and there is a path from the nearby car park leading up to it. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:64|15|59|N|21|07|18|W|type:waterbody_region:IS-1_source:dewiki |primary |name= }}
Located at 64.27 -21.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Þingvallavatn
Þingvallavatn is a lake in south-western Iceland. With a surface of 84 km² it is the largest natural lake in Iceland. Its greatest depth is at 114 m. At the northern shore of the lake, at Þingvellir (after which the lake is named), the Alþingi, the national parliament, was founded in the year 930. The lake is part of the Þingvellir National Park. The volcanic origin of the islands in the lake is clearly visible.
Located at 64.18 -21.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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