Thingvellir National Park Travel Guide in Iceland

Scenic spot introduction:

Thingvellir National Park in Iceland is known as "the site of the world's oldest democratic parliament". It has very important historical, cultural and geological values ​​and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. As a world cultural heritage, the park’s remaining monuments and unique rift valley landscape are truly spectacular. The cracks are still separating in two directions at a rate of two centimeters per year. Therefore, even tourists who have been here before will see brand new things when they return. The scenery is full of surprises.

Attractions distribution:

Thingvellir National Park is located in a town in southwest Iceland, on the north shore of Thingvalla Lake, 45 kilometers away from the capital Reykjavik. The national park is characterized by unique tectonic rift valleys and volcanic landforms, accompanied by the beautiful Parliament Lake; apart from the natural landscape, the most attractive thing is the Parliament site, whose magnificent scenery is shocking. The wooden trails for tourists to walk provide people with the closest way to get close to nature.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, adventure, archeology, historical tours, cultural tours, ruins, rift valleys, mountains, waterfalls, waterholes