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Thingvellir National Park

National Park · Southern Region, 🇮🇸 Iceland
Area 225 km²
Time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik
Official website www.thingvellir.is/en
Thingvellir National Park

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Þingvellir National Park's Absolute Essentials

Explore the geological and historical core of Iceland at Þingvellir National Park. This selection features the Almannagjá rift, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates diverge, and Lögberg, the site of the world’s oldest surviving parliament. Highlights include the Öxarárfoss waterfall, the 11th-century Þingvallakirkja church, and the Silfra fissure, renowned for its crystal-clear glacial waters. The list also includes Þingvallabær, a historic farmhouse serving as an official state residence, representing the site's enduring cultural significance.

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Iceland's Natural Wonders

Located within and around Þingvellir National Park, these sites showcase the geological meeting point of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The collection includes the Almannagjá rift valley, the Öxarárfoss waterfall, and volcanic features such as the Gjábakkahellir lava cave and Tintron pseudocrater. Surrounding these landmarks are the prominent peaks of the Botnssúlur range and the subglacial volcano Ármannsfell, offering diverse examples of Iceland’s rifting and volcanic activity.

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Iceland's Natural Wonders

Þingvellir National Park features a diverse range of outdoor sites centered around the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The Öxarárfoss waterfall cascades over the Almannagjá fault, while the Silfra fissure provides a rare opportunity to dive between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. For overnight stays, the park offers several distinct camping areas: the secluded Hvannabrekka, the lakeside Vatnskot situated at an abandoned farmstead, and the centrally located Þingvellir campsite at Leirar, which provides modern amenities like internet access.

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Thingvellir National Park — Map

Thingvellir National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -16°–5°
  • -6° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 5 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -5°) · extremes -16°–6°
  • -6° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–6°
  • -5° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -10°–9°
  • -2° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -3°–14°
  • 2° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–18°
  • 6° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 12°) · extremes 5°–19°
  • 8° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 4°–18°
  • 8° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -1°–14°
  • 5° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -7°–10°
  • 0° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -15°–8°
  • -4° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -18°–6°
  • -7° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 4 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Icelandic Króna ISK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Icelandic
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+354
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Tours & Activities

Öxarárfoss
Walk
Almannagjá
Walk
Silfra Diving

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