THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. SITEMAP - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Sitemap. Thingvellir. Plan your visit. How to get to Thingvellir National Park Heart of Iceland - Exhibition Service Centre Thingvellir Church Camping Hiking trails Angling Horseback riding Diving Safe travel in Iceland Maps & Brochure Parking around the assembly site.

History & Nature.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. SITEMAP - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Sitemap. Thingvellir. Plan your visit. How to get to Thingvellir National Park Heart of Iceland - Exhibition Service Centre Thingvellir Church Camping Hiking trails Angling Horseback riding Diving Safe travel in Iceland Maps & Brochure Parking around the assembly site.

History & Nature.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails, camping grounds in Þingvellir National Park. Safe travel in Iceland. Travellers should prepare well for each trip and know its trail and route conditions.

The THING Project.

THINGVELLIR AND WORLD HERITAGE The THING Project is based on the Thing sites that are the assembly sites spread across North West Europe as a result of the Viking diaspora and Norse settlements. Thingvellir was accepted on the World Heritage list for its cultural values in 2004 at World Heritage Committee meeting in China. Thingvellir National Park was designated

by a

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS National celebrations. In 1874, a national festival was held at Þingvellir to celebrate 1000 years of the settlement in Iceland. On this occasion, King Kristian IX presented Icelanders with their first constitution, according to which the Alþing was granted limited legislative and financial powers. Many Icelanders went to ROAD 36 - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 16. September 2019 Road 36 Re-opened. Part of road 36 running through the national park has gone through makeover last two years and is now ready, a bit wider but a lot safer.

THE LAW ROCK

Lögberg -the law rock. The Icelandic Commonwealth period ran from 930 till 1262. At that time, Lögberg, was the hub of the Alþing meeting. The Law Speaker, who proclaimed the laws of the Commonwealth out loud, had a special place there. He memorised the laws and had 3 years to recite all of them, but each summer he had to recite the

CHRISTIANITY

The present church at Þingvellir was consecrated in 1859, and in 1907 the spire was rebuilt and altered. There are three bells in the spire, one of them ancient, another donated by bishop Jón Vídalín when he was ordained in 1698, and a third that was made to "ring in" independence in 1944. Among the treasures in the church are a pulpit

LAKE THINGVALLAVATN

The lake is particularly fertile and rich in vegetation, despite the very cold temperatures. A third of the bottom area is covered by vegetation, and there is a large amount of algae. Low-growing vegetation extends out to a depth of 10 metres while higher vegetation forms a large growing-belt to 10-30 metres deep. A total of 150 types

of plants

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

cans

MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails, camping grounds in Þingvellir National Park. Safe travel in Iceland. Travellers should prepare well for each trip and know its trail and route conditions.

The THING Project.

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. DIVING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Everyone who dives/snorkels within Thingvellir National Park does so at their own risk. The national park is not in any form liable for accidents that occur during diving activities in the area, irrespective of whether the diving activities in question are for commercial or recreational purposes, whether scuba diving or

snorkelling.

ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

THINGVELLIR CHURCH

Thingvellir Church. Þingvallakirkja, the church at Þingvellir, is usually closed, but is opened for a short period of time around 10:00 when a guided tour with a ranger starts from the church. For other periods or opening hours, please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is. Reservations tel. (+354) 482 2660 Email: thingvellir@thingvellir.is ROAD 36 - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 16. September 2019 Road 36 Re-opened. Part of road 36 running through the national park has gone through makeover last two years and is now ready, a bit wider but a lot safer. ÞJÓNUSTUMIÐSTÖÐ Þjónustumiðstöð Þjóðgarðsins er á Leirum. Í miðstöðinni geta ferðalangar nálgast allar almennar upplýsingar um tjaldsvæði og veiðistaði innan þjóðgarðsins en einnig er tekið við gistigjöldum og greiðslu fyrir veiðileyfi og köfun. ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 801 SELFOSS s e Öxará 36 36 vik alhöll Silfra Hakið g osagjá Langistígur andhólastígur stígur egur egur Almannagjá Þingvellir National Park was founded by law in 1930. THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

cans

MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails, camping grounds in Þingvellir National Park. Safe travel in Iceland. Travellers should prepare well for each trip and know its trail and route conditions.

The THING Project.

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. DIVING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Everyone who dives/snorkels within Thingvellir National Park does so at their own risk. The national park is not in any form liable for accidents that occur during diving activities in the area, irrespective of whether the diving activities in question are for commercial or recreational purposes, whether scuba diving or

snorkelling.

ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

THINGVELLIR CHURCH

Thingvellir Church. Þingvallakirkja, the church at Þingvellir, is usually closed, but is opened for a short period of time around 10:00 when a guided tour with a ranger starts from the church. For other periods or opening hours, please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is. Reservations tel. (+354) 482 2660 Email: thingvellir@thingvellir.is ROAD 36 - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 16. September 2019 Road 36 Re-opened. Part of road 36 running through the national park has gone through makeover last two years and is now ready, a bit wider but a lot safer. ÞJÓNUSTUMIÐSTÖÐ Þjónustumiðstöð Þjóðgarðsins er á Leirum. Í miðstöðinni geta ferðalangar nálgast allar almennar upplýsingar um tjaldsvæði og veiðistaði innan þjóðgarðsins en einnig er tekið við gistigjöldum og greiðslu fyrir veiðileyfi og köfun. ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 801 SELFOSS s e Öxará 36 36 vik alhöll Silfra Hakið g osagjá Langistígur andhólastígur stígur egur egur Almannagjá Þingvellir National Park was founded by law in 1930. THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

LAKE THINGVALLAVATN

The lake is particularly fertile and rich in vegetation, despite the very cold temperatures. A third of the bottom area is covered by vegetation, and there is a large amount of algae. Low-growing vegetation extends out to a depth of 10 metres while higher vegetation forms a large growing-belt to 10-30 metres deep. A total of 150 types

of plants

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

LAKE THINGVALLAVATN

The lake is particularly fertile and rich in vegetation, despite the very cold temperatures. A third of the bottom area is covered by vegetation, and there is a large amount of algae. Low-growing vegetation extends out to a depth of 10 metres while higher vegetation forms a large growing-belt to 10-30 metres deep. A total of 150 types

of plants

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails, camping grounds in Þingvellir National Park. Safe travel in Iceland. Travellers should prepare well for each trip and know its trail and route conditions.

The THING Project.

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. DIVING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Everyone who dives/snorkels within Thingvellir National Park does so at their own risk. The national park is not in any form liable for accidents that occur during diving activities in the area, irrespective of whether the diving activities in question are for commercial or recreational purposes, whether scuba diving or

snorkelling.

PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected.

THINGVELLIR CHURCH

Thingvellir Church. Þingvallakirkja, the church at Þingvellir, is usually closed, but is opened for a short period of time around 10:00 when a guided tour with a ranger starts from the church. For other periods or opening hours, please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is. Reservations tel. (+354) 482 2660 Email: thingvellir@thingvellir.is VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE Vegetation and wildlife. Birch woodland is characteristic of the Þingvellir area, indicated by the original name of the area in Icelandic: Bláskógar (literally "Blue Woods"). In the National Park, 172 species of higher plants have been found, or about 40% of the Icelandic flora, so variety is not wanting. Birch, along with willow,

plants of

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Environmental Policy. The Environmental Policy of the Thingvellir National Park was approved by the Thingvellir Committee to ensure that the internal work of the national park is in accordance with the management plan of the park and to make sure that the actions of ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 801 SELFOSS s e Öxará 36 36 vik alhöll Silfra Hakið g osagjá Langistígur andhólastígur stígur egur egur Almannagjá Þingvellir National Park was founded by law in 1930. THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

LAKE THINGVALLAVATN

The lake is particularly fertile and rich in vegetation, despite the very cold temperatures. A third of the bottom area is covered by vegetation, and there is a large amount of algae. Low-growing vegetation extends out to a depth of 10 metres while higher vegetation forms a large growing-belt to 10-30 metres deep. A total of 150 types

of plants

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

cans

MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

LAKE THINGVALLAVATN

The lake is particularly fertile and rich in vegetation, despite the very cold temperatures. A third of the bottom area is covered by vegetation, and there is a large amount of algae. Low-growing vegetation extends out to a depth of 10 metres while higher vegetation forms a large growing-belt to 10-30 metres deep. A total of 150 types

of plants

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails, camping grounds in Þingvellir National Park. Safe travel in Iceland. Travellers should prepare well for each trip and know its trail and route conditions.

The THING Project.

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. DIVING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Everyone who dives/snorkels within Thingvellir National Park does so at their own risk. The national park is not in any form liable for accidents that occur during diving activities in the area, irrespective of whether the diving activities in question are for commercial or recreational purposes, whether scuba diving or

snorkelling.

PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected.

THINGVELLIR CHURCH

Thingvellir Church. Þingvallakirkja, the church at Þingvellir, is usually closed, but is opened for a short period of time around 10:00 when a guided tour with a ranger starts from the church. For other periods or opening hours, please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is. Reservations tel. (+354) 482 2660 Email: thingvellir@thingvellir.is VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE Vegetation and wildlife. Birch woodland is characteristic of the Þingvellir area, indicated by the original name of the area in Icelandic: Bláskógar (literally "Blue Woods"). In the National Park, 172 species of higher plants have been found, or about 40% of the Icelandic flora, so variety is not wanting. Birch, along with willow,

plants of

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Environmental Policy. The Environmental Policy of the Thingvellir National Park was approved by the Thingvellir Committee to ensure that the internal work of the national park is in accordance with the management plan of the park and to make sure that the actions of ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 801 SELFOSS s e Öxará 36 36 vik alhöll Silfra Hakið g osagjá Langistígur andhólastígur stígur egur egur Almannagjá Þingvellir National Park was founded by law in 1930. THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

cans

MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

LAKE THINGVALLAVATN

The lake is particularly fertile and rich in vegetation, despite the very cold temperatures. A third of the bottom area is covered by vegetation, and there is a large amount of algae. Low-growing vegetation extends out to a depth of 10 metres while higher vegetation forms a large growing-belt to 10-30 metres deep. A total of 150 types

of plants

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

cans

MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

LAKE THINGVALLAVATN

The lake is particularly fertile and rich in vegetation, despite the very cold temperatures. A third of the bottom area is covered by vegetation, and there is a large amount of algae. Low-growing vegetation extends out to a depth of 10 metres while higher vegetation forms a large growing-belt to 10-30 metres deep. A total of 150 types

of plants

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails, camping grounds in Þingvellir National Park. Safe travel in Iceland. Travellers should prepare well for each trip and know its trail and route conditions.

The THING Project.

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. DIVING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Everyone who dives/snorkels within Thingvellir National Park does so at their own risk. The national park is not in any form liable for accidents that occur during diving activities in the area, irrespective of whether the diving activities in question are for commercial or recreational purposes, whether scuba diving or

snorkelling.

PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected.

THINGVELLIR CHURCH

Thingvellir Church. Þingvallakirkja, the church at Þingvellir, is usually closed, but is opened for a short period of time around 10:00 when a guided tour with a ranger starts from the church. For other periods or opening hours, please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is. Reservations tel. (+354) 482 2660 Email: thingvellir@thingvellir.is ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Environmental Policy. The Environmental Policy of the Thingvellir National Park was approved by the Thingvellir Committee to ensure that the internal work of the national park is in accordance with the management plan of the park and to make sure that the actions of VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE Vegetation and wildlife. Birch woodland is characteristic of the Þingvellir area, indicated by the original name of the area in Icelandic: Bláskógar (literally "Blue Woods"). In the National Park, 172 species of higher plants have been found, or about 40% of the Icelandic flora, so variety is not wanting. Birch, along with willow,

plants of

ÞINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 801 SELFOSS s e Öxará 36 36 vik alhöll Silfra Hakið g osagjá Langistígur andhólastígur stígur egur egur Almannagjá Þingvellir National Park was founded by law in 1930. THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. DIVING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Everyone who dives/snorkels within Thingvellir National Park does so at their own risk. The national park is not in any form liable for accidents that occur during diving activities in the area, irrespective of whether the diving activities in question are for commercial or recreational purposes, whether scuba diving or

snorkelling.

SITEMAP - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Sitemap. Thingvellir. Plan your visit. How to get to Thingvellir National Park Heart of Iceland - Exhibition Service Centre Thingvellir Church Camping Hiking trails Angling Horseback riding Diving Safe travel in Iceland Maps & Brochure Parking around the assembly site.

History & Nature.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITHOW TO GET TO THINGVELLIRSAGA TRAILS OF ICELANDSERVICE CENTRESAFE TRAVEL IN ICELAND During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

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MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on:

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. DIVING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Everyone who dives/snorkels within Thingvellir National Park does so at their own risk. The national park is not in any form liable for accidents that occur during diving activities in the area, irrespective of whether the diving activities in question are for commercial or recreational purposes, whether scuba diving or

snorkelling.

SITEMAP - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK Sitemap. Thingvellir. Plan your visit. How to get to Thingvellir National Park Heart of Iceland - Exhibition Service Centre Thingvellir Church Camping Hiking trails Angling Horseback riding Diving Safe travel in Iceland Maps & Brochure Parking around the assembly site.

History & Nature.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY The Environmental Policy of the Thingvellir National Park was approved by the Thingvellir Committee to ensure that the internal work of the national park is in accordance with the management plan of the park and to make sure that the actions of the park are environmentally

responsible.

ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS National celebrations. In 1874, a national festival was held at Þingvellir to celebrate 1000 years of the settlement in Iceland. On this occasion, King Kristian IX presented Icelanders with their first constitution, according to which the Alþing was granted limited legislative and financial powers. Many Icelanders went to

THE LAW ROCK

Lögberg -the law rock. The Icelandic Commonwealth period ran from 930 till 1262. At that time, Lögberg, was the hub of the Alþing meeting. The Law Speaker, who proclaimed the laws of the Commonwealth out loud, had a special place there. He memorised the laws and had 3 years to recite all of them, but each summer he had to recite the

CHRISTIANITY

The present church at Þingvellir was consecrated in 1859, and in 1907 the spire was rebuilt and altered. There are three bells in the spire, one of them ancient, another donated by bishop Jón Vídalín when he was ordained in 1698, and a third that was made to "ring in" independence in 1944. Among the treasures in the church are a pulpit THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area

MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on: CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

cans

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THE LAW ROCK

Lögberg -the law rock. The Icelandic Commonwealth period ran from 930 till 1262. At that time, Lögberg, was the hub of the Alþing meeting. The Law Speaker, who proclaimed the laws of the Commonwealth out loud, had a special place there. He memorised the laws and had 3 years to recite all of them, but each summer he had to recite the THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARKPLAN YOUR VISITPROTECTION & MANAGEMENTABOUT USWORLD HERITAGENEWSHISTORY & NATURE Thingvellir national park had to close the walking trail crossing the islet at t 01.April 2021 Skjaldbreiður man made eruption ( April fools day ) Update: This news bulletin below was an April fool´s day prank. Thank for your k 30.March 2021 Easter Opening Hours 2021. Thingvellir national park is always open for our Visitors who area

MAPS & BROCHURE

For the park are numerous maps. Here you can get the park´s brochure in pdf. Map of the assembly site and overview of our visited parking sites can be found here in pdf.. The parks interactive map is here.. It is also a possibility to use interactive maps on: CAMPING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK During winter (01.09-20.05) camping service by our Service centre, at Leirar is kept open. Address, Þingvellir, 801 Selfoss, GPS; N 64°16'48.9426" W 21° 5'17.4444". The camping grounds are mowed each week and the toilet facilities are cleaned at least two times a day. Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal

cans

SERVICE CENTRE

The Service Centre in Þingvellir National Park is at Leirar, close to the camping grounds. At the Service Centre visitors can get general information about the National Park, its nature and history.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails. Numerous hiking trails extend all over the National Park. Outside the ancient assembly site most of the hiking paths are associated with the abandoned farms of Hrauntún, Skógarkot and Vatnskot, remains of which can still be seen. A map of the area can be obtained here. Horse riding is permitted along the old bridle paths of ANGLING - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The angling season is from 1.May to 15.September. Further information can be found at the Service Centre, through e-mail thingvellir@thingvellir.is or phone +354 482 2660. Note that all fishing equipment that is brought into Iceland must be disinfected.

GEOLOGIC HISTORY

Geologic history. During the last glacial period, a layer of ice, more than a 1000 metres thick, covered the land. Despite the cold, there was widespread volcanic activity under the glacier. This activity formed tuffs. Some of these volcanic eruptions managed to melt through the glacial shield and ended in lava flows. PARKING - ASSEMBLY SITE - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK The parking lots around the assembly site are identified by a number and a color as well as the nearest site name. Here is a map with the main trails and parking lots. You can take care of parking payment online at Checkit.is.. From 16.05.2016 Thingvellir national park is charging parking fees on designated parking areas around the assembly

site.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

THE LAW ROCK

Lögberg -the law rock. The Icelandic Commonwealth period ran from 930 till 1262. At that time, Lögberg, was the hub of the Alþing meeting. The Law Speaker, who proclaimed the laws of the Commonwealth out loud, had a special place there. He memorised the laws and had 3 years to recite all of them, but each summer he had to recite the

VISITOR CENTRE

The exhibition "Heart of Iceland" combines with interactive method both history and nature of Thingvellir national park. The Visitor centre is located near the park´s main viewpoint at Hakid, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. Information about the national park is provided at the Visitor centre and there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Plan your visit. Visitors can get interpretation on the history and nature of Þingvellir and find hiking trails, camping grounds in Þingvellir National Park. Safe travel in Iceland. Travellers should prepare well for each trip and know its trail and route conditions.

The THING Project.

THINGVELLIR AND WORLD HERITAGE Thingvellir National Park was designated by a special law on the protection of the area, passed by the Alþing on 7th May, 1928. Office of the director and secretariat Austurstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík Tel (354)-552-1730 Fax. Thingvellir National Park 806 Selfoss Tel (354)-482-2660 Fax thingvellir@thingvellir.is.

WORLD HERITAGE

The Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, an international agreement adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1972, was founded on the premise that certain places on Earth are of outstanding universal valueand as such should form part of the common heritage of humankind. HISTORY - THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK 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

HISTORY & NATURE

History & Nature. Travellers should prepare well for each trip and know its trail and route conditions. The THING Project is based on the Thing sites that are the assembly sites spread across North West Europe as a result of the Viking diaspora and Norse settlements. Thingvellir was accepted on the World Heritage list for its cultural

values in

ÞJÓÐGARÐURINN Á ÞINGVÖLLUM Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Tectonic movements. In the summer of 2000, two severe earthquakes occurred in South Iceland. Though their source lay 40-50 kilometres southeast of Þingvellir, stones fell from the ravine walls and water splashed up from the rifts. The water in the Flosagjá rift, normally crystal clear, became so murky that you couldn't see the coins lying

on

PROTECTION & MANAGEMENT Protection & management. Thingvellir National Park was designated by a special law on the protection of the area, passed by the Alþing on 7th May, 1928. According to the law text, Þingvellir by the river Öxará and the surrounding area shall, from the beginning of 1930, be

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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY The Environmental Policy of the Thingvellir National Park was approved by the Thingvellir Committee to ensure that the internal work of the national park is in accordance with the management plan of the park and to make sure that the actions of the park are environmentally

responsible.

English | Veftré | Hafa samband Veðrið á Þingvöllum -3,5°C ANA 1 M/S. Heim Um þjóðgarðinn Fræðsla Heimsminjaskrá Þjónusta Fréttir

Vefsjá

Loka valmynd Um þjóðgarðinn Þingvallanefnd Fundargerðir

Þingvallanefndar

Lög og reglur Stefnumörkun þjóðgarðsins á Þingvöllum Starfsskýrslur Starfsmenn Gjaldtaka á bílastæðum

Köfun

Kvikmynda og ljósmyndatökur í

atvinnuskyni

Laus

störf Persónuverndarstefna

Samstarfsverkefni

Þingstaðaverkefnið 2009-2012 Vöktun Þingvallavatns

Ferðir

víkinganna

Upplit- menningarklasi í uppsveitum Árnessýslu Samtök um sögutengda ferðaþjónustu Stærð og mörk þjóðgarðsins

Umhverfisstefna

þjóðgarðsins

Fornleifarannsóknir Fornleifarannsóknir fram til 2000 Fornleifastofnun Íslands 2002-2006 Rannsókn við Þingvallakirkju 2009 Fornleifaskráning 2010-2014 Hugmyndaleit 2011 Fræðsla

Náttúra

Flekahreyfingar Jarðsagan

Lífríki vatnsins

Vatnsvið

Fiskurinn

Urriði Bleikja

Hornsíli

Gróður og dýralíf

Ítarefni

Sagan

Landnám Lögberg

Lögrétta

Dómar Miðstöð þjóðlífs

Kristnitaka

Þinghelgin

Tákn sjálfstæðis

Stórhátíðir

Stofnun þjóðgarðs

Ítarefni

Heimsminjaskrá

Hvað er heimsminjaskrá? Umsóknarferli Þingvellir og

heimsminjaskrá

Staðir á heimsminjaskrá

Tenglar Þjónusta

Hjarta lands og þjóðar Þjónustumiðstöð Þingvallakirkja

Tjaldsvæði

Gönguleiðir Stangveiði og veiðileyfi

Reiðleiðir

Köfun Skólaheimsóknir Hvernig kemst ég til Þingvalla?

Kortavefsjá

Bílastæði í þinghelgi

Fréttir Vefsjá

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ÞINGSTAÐIR

Örnefnin Dingwall, Tynwall, Tingwall, Tinganes, Thynghowe og Þingvellir segja sögu þinga sem stofnuð voru á svæðum þar sem víkingar námu land.

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HJARTA LANDS OG ÞJÓÐAR Sýning um Þingvelli

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GJALDTAKA Á BÍLASTÆÐUM Gjaldtaka á bílastæðum

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HEIMSMINJASKRÁ

Náttúra Þingvallasvæðisins er á yfirlitskrá yfir heimsminjar. Forsendur fyrir skráningu eru m.a. flekaskilin, áhrif eldvirkni og jökla ásamt einstöku lífríki Þingvallavatns.

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UM FORNLEIFAR

Um fornleifaskráningu og fornleifarannsóknir á Þingvöllum.

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ÞINGSTAÐIR

Örnefnin Dingwall, Tynwall, Tingwall, Tinganes, Thynghowe og Þingvellir segja sögu þinga sem stofnuð voru á svæðum þar sem víkingar námu land.

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HJARTA LANDS OG ÞJÓÐAR Sýning um Þingvelli

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STÆRÐ OG MÖRK ÞJÓÐGARÐSINS Hér má sjá stærð og mörk þjóðgarðsins á Þingvöllum KVIKMYNDA OG LJÓSMYNDATÖKUR Í ATVINNUSKYNI. Hér má upplýsingar, reglur og umsókn.

BÍLASTÆÐI

Hér eru upplýsingar um bílastæði og svæði þar sem innheimt er þjónustugjald vegna þeirra.

FRÉTTIR

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ÞINGVELLIR Í DAG

Veður

Vefmyndavél

Færð á vegum

Kort af Þingvöllum Vatnshæð Þingvallavatns

Veðurstöð Silfru

KÖFUN

Innan þjóðgarðsins er leyfð köfun í tveimur gjám, Silfru og Davíðsgjá. Silfra er einn besti köfunarstaður á Íslandi og af mörgum talinn vera á heimsmælikvarða. Nánar Greiða aðstöðugjald

Um Þjóðgarðinn

Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum var stofnaður 1930. Í dag eru Þingvellir einn fjölsóttasti ferðamannastaður landsins en um 1.500.000 gestir heimsækja Þingvelli árlega. Þingstaðaverkefnið Þingstaðaverkefnið samstarfsverkefni 8 aðila sem miðar af því að draga fram sögu fornra þingstaða.

Heimsminjaskrá

Þingvellir voru samþykktir á heimsminjaskrá Menningarmálastofnunar Sameinuðu þjóðanna 2.júlí 2004 á fundi heimsminjaráðsins sem haldinn var í Suzhou í Kína.

Þjónusta

Hér eru upplýsingar um opnunartíma miðstöðva þjóðgarðsins, tjaldstæði, veiðar, kort og margt fleira. Skrifstofa þjóðgarðsvarðar Austurstræti 12, 101 Reykjavík Sími 552-1730 Fax Kt :710269-3789 Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum 801 Selfoss Sími 482-2660 Fax thingvellir@thingvellir.is