Merveilles naturelles du parc national de Þingvellir

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.