Þingvellir has been a National Park since 1928. During the Viking settlement, this place served as a meeting point for the parliament. The position of the rocky formations made Þingvellir a natural amphitheater, and perfect for public speaking. In 2004, it was named a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

In Þingvellir, you will find a unique geological trait. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a divergent tectonic plate that goes along the floor of the Atlantic Ocean, and this ridge crosses part of Iceland and divides it: the North-American tectonic plate from the Eurasian tectonic plate. Each year the rift valley pulls apart 2.5cm, and small earthquakes happen every day, but they are too small to be noticed.

You can walk around the park, and even choose a snorkeling and diving tour in Silfra.

Þingvellir National Park

Thingvellir National Park, Iceland