Beyond the city
Þingvellir National Park
UNESCO World Heritage
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Þingvellir National Park
At Þingvellir, literally “Assembly Plains”, the Alþing general assembly was established around 930 and met until 1798; the park lies between the two tectonic plates that shape the landscape, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Official
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Þingvellir National Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Þingvellir National Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Perlan44 kmCar or taxi 92 min
- Harpa44 kmCar or taxi 92 min
- Hallgrímskirkja44 kmCar or taxi 92 min
- National Museum45 kmCar or taxi 94 min
- Sky Lagoon46 kmCar or taxi 96 min
Bus terminals
- Hlemmur43 kmCar or taxi 91 min
- BSÍ bus terminal44 kmCar or taxi 93 min