Where Iceland's parliament met between two continents.
Thingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage site where Iceland's first parliament gathered over a thousand years ago, set in a rift valley between the tectonic plates.
You can walk through the dramatic Almannagja gorge and even dive the crystal clear Silfra fissure between two continents.
South Iceland unfolds along the ring road east of Reykjavik, one of the easiest and most rewarding self drives in the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Walk between the North American and Eurasian plates.
The birthplace of Iceland's assembly in 930.
Snorkel or dive a clear fissure between continents.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Thingvellir National Park is in South Iceland, Iceland. It is on the Golden Circle in South Iceland.
Thingvellir is known for its parliamentary history, the visible continental rift, the Almannagja gorge, Oxararfoss waterfall and Silfra snorkelling.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 2 to 3 hours here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.