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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. Today Þingvellir is a protected national shrine.
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Map - Thingvellir National Park ... Icelandic Map
- Service
The Service Center in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar,...
- Things to Do
Þingvellir national park was established 1930. Today it is...
- Education
Nature is ever evolving feature at Þingvellir national park....
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The image of Þingvellir. How has Þingvellir been seen by...
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Book diving. Diving is permitted in two submerged rifts in...
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Þingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Alþingi, the world's longest running parliament, was founded in 930 AD. It is also where the Mid-Atlantic Rift meets the North American and Eurasian plates, creating a unique landscape of cliffs and valleys. Learn about its history, geology and attractions in this guide to Iceland.
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Þingvellir is situated on the northern shore of Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake of Iceland. The river Öxará traverses the national park and forms a waterfall at the Almannagjá [ˈalˌmanːaˌcauː], called Öxarárfoss. On the lake's northern shore, the Silfra fissure is a popular diving and snorkelling tour location.
- 9,270 ha (35.8 sq mi)
- Þingvellir National Park
- 1930
Þingvellir is the historic site of the Icelandic parliament, founded in 930 AD, and a rift valley with stunning scenery and geological features. Learn about its cultural and natural value, its history and its protection status.
Þingvellir eru í dag friðlýstur helgistaður Íslendinga. Í lögum segir að hið friðlýsta land skuli ævinlega vera eign íslensku þjóðarinnar og undir vernd Alþingis. Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum. 806 Selfoss • Sími 4881800• thingvellir@thingvellir.is. Þingvellir skrifstofa.
Learn about the history, geography and attractions of Thingvellir, one of Iceland's UNESCO World Heritage sites and a stop on the Golden Circle route. See how to visit the park, snorkel in Silfra fissure, and explore the tectonic plates.
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