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Þingvellir (Icelandic: [ˈθiŋkˌvɛtlɪr̥] ⓘ, anglicised as Thingvellir) was the site of the Alþing, the annual parliament of Iceland from the year 930 until the last session held at Þingvellir in 1798.
Discover why Þingvellir National Park is such a sought after tourist destination and the significance of its history and geology. Why is it the only UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Icelandic mainland? How did it form? Why is it so popular? Read ahead for all you need to know about Þingvellir National Park.
At Þingvellir - literally "Assembly Plains" - the Alþing general assembly was established around 930 and continued to convene there until 1798. Major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir and therefore the place is held in high esteem by all Icelanders.
Thingvellir National Park is one of three UNESCO World Heritage sites in Iceland and one of the three stops on the world-famous Golden Circle sightseeing route, alongside the Haukadalur Geothermal Valley (Geysir) and Gullfoss Waterfall. Just to the south of the park is Thingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake.
Þingvellir national park was established 1930. Today it is one of the most visited sites in Iceland. Is it both to it´s splendid history and rich history. Þingvellir was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage site 2004 for it´s cultural value to the world.
Þingvellir eru flatir, grasi grónir vellir norðan við Þingvallavatn á bökkum Öxarár, sem rennur eftir völlunum út í Þingvallavatn, sem er stærsta stöðuvatn á Íslandi.
The Thingvellir area is praised as the national shrine of Iceland due to its great historical and geological significance. Iceland’s first national park was established there in 1928, and it has now been recognized for its outstanding universal value and listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
One of the most visited attractions in Iceland, Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park boasts of interesting landscapes and its huge historical, cultural, and geological significance.
May 31, 2021 · Thingvellir National Park is a geological wonder in Iceland, located just 40 minutes outside of Reykjavik. You can hike, camp out, and scuba dive in one of the best spots in the world.
Thingvellir National Park is located on the Golden Circle, around 30 miles (50 kilometres) northeast of central Reykjavik, and 37 and 43 miles (60 and 70 km) from Geysir and Gullfoss respectively.
