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.

Öxarárfoss

Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river Öxará over the Almannagjá.

Almannagjá

This dramatic gorge marks the edge of the North American tectonic plate. It forms a natural corridor leading to the historic parliament site and showcases the visible rift of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Silfra Diving

Silfra is a rift formed in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge – the divergent tectonic boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates – and is…

Thingvellir Church

This church dates back to the 11th century. See the collection of old bells here and the cemetery, where two poets are buried.

Lögberg

Known as the Law Rock, this site served as the focal point of the Alþingi parliament. From this outcrop, the Law Speaker recited the laws of the land to the gathered assembly.

Þingvallabær

A historic farmhouse built in 1930 to commemorate the millennium of the Alþingi. It serves as the official summer residence for the Prime Minister of Iceland and the park warden's office.