Hike through Þingvellir National Park

Kyle C

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

12/16/20

This is a nice stop if doing the loop, but we did not spend too much time here. The history is cool and there are trails around to walk, but if done again I would skip this stop.

3.0

Explorer

Cat Ekkelboom-White

Explorer

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

09/22/20

If the idea of this being a rift between two tectonic plates isn't enough, the landscapes around here are really interesting. Large rocky boulders, babbling brooks, waterfalls, a geothermal spa. And if you're brave enough - scuba diving!

5.0

Andreas Brokalakis

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

09/12/20

Although the specific location is of great historical/political significance for Iceland (the national assembly of Iceland was founded there in 930AD and continued to operate there till 1798), for us as travelers the geological greatness of the place was what excited us. This is the peak of the middle-atlantic ridge - the border between the northamerican and eurasian tectonic plates and (I think) the only place where this is visible from us in the surface. Walking there, it was like being acrobat between the two continents - jump a little bit on the left and you are in america, a little bit on the right and you are in europe!

5.0

Explorer

Jonathon Reed

Explorer

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

12/25/19

Scenic enough landscape, but not a stunning vista. What makes Þingvellir such an unforgettable experience for me was learning its long and culturally important history as the site of the Alþing.

3.0

Garrett Simerson

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

11/25/18

We visited the park in early November as a family and snow was already on the ground. There are so many beautiful places within the park, easily accessible from the road. Our favorite was Öxarárfoss. The Icelandic wind was intense, but the experience was well worth it.

5.0

Sarah Westholm

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

03/11/17

A great way to spend the day in Iceland. Crowded until you get away from the main paths and then it gets interesting. Hike along the lave fields for a lot of excitement.

4.0

Nathan Oakley

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

02/08/17

I spent my summer in Iceland this past year and this place was by far the highlight of my trip! There is something cool to see everywhere you look and the fact you are standing between two continents blew my mind. If you are in Iceland, this is a must see!

5.0

Dryden Eliason

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

08/16/16

Do not go here in the summer. There was way to much people, but besides the people it was a really nice spot.

3.0

Lindsy Dugan

Hike through Þingvellir National Park

06/18/16

Our first full day here in Iceland, we set out on a day trip from Reykjavik. Þingvellir National Park is a great first stop. You could spend all day hiking and exploring different trails within the park, although we chose to press on down the road. Grab a free map at the visitors center. There is a small fee to pay for parking, and a fee for the restrooms. There are free restrooms and a little cafe 3 km further down the road. The views of the lake and surrounding area are amazing, hiking through the tectonic plates was cool, and there is so much history. We were very lucky to catch it on a morning with low wind and blue skies!

4.0