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Thingvellir National Park

Þingvellir National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site and holds great significance for historical, cultural and geological reasons. It was once the site of Alþingi; the world’s first Commonwealth parliament, back in 930 AD. It was also the site where Icelanders declared independence from Denmark and confirmed their first president. Þingvellir sits on the Mid-Atlantic rift and it is where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet. You can see the continental plates drift apart (at a very gradual rate of 2cm per year) at the Hakið viewing point or even dive between the plates on the Silfra fissure in the clear Glacier waters. While the tectonic plates are a fascinating sight at Þingvellir, there are also other attractions like the stunning Öxarárfoss waterfall and the Almannagjá ravine where you can admire Iceland’s geology. Recommended time: half a day

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Thingvellir National Park

You know you want to hike down the rift valley in between two continental plates. Look no further than Iceland's Thingvellir National Park, featuring a number of short, beautiful hikes to waterfalls, cliffs, canyons, and meadows.

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Thingvellir National Park

Personally I was a bit disappointed by this park as I was given some misinformation about the nature of the tectonic plates. That being said the park has been designated a UNESCO Heritage Site and has some unique geological features. Definitely a nice place to stop for a quick hike!

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Thingvellir National Park

Thingvellir is one of three stops along the Golden Circle. This National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site and where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet.

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Thingvellir National Park

This location in Iceland was used in Game of Thrones as an area North of Westeros, including scenes in Season 4 such as a battle between Brienne and the Hound