Thingvellir National Park is a must-see attraction and is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The park is situated in a rift valley where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet, making it one of the only places in the world where you can see two continents drifting apart. It is also the site where Iceland's parliament, Althing, was founded in 930 AD, making it one of the oldest functioning parliaments in the world.
You will reach the area after a comfortable hour-long drive. Visitors to Thingvellir National Park can explore the park's stunning landscape, which includes a large lake, waterfalls, and volcanic rock formations. The park offers a range of activities for tourists, such as hiking, fishing, and diving in the Silfra fissure, where you can swim between two tectonic plates. The Visitors Center at the Park offers an interactive exhibition that educates visitors about Iceland's ancient history and the park's geological significance.
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Duration: 8 hours