The 10 Best Things to Do in Thingvellir, South Region
Discover the best top things to do in Thingvellir, Iceland including Thingvellir National Park, Oxararfoss, Logberg (Law Rock), Kaldidalur Valley, Thingvallakirkja church, Thingvellir Visitor Centre (Haklo), Almannagja, Galgaklettur, Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge, Thorufoss.
1. Thingvellir National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3552 reviews
Located 50 km east of Reykjavik, this is Iceland's most historic site and one of its most scenic landscapes.
Reviewed By ndxn - Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdale, Arizona
Worthwhile stop on a Golden Circle tour
As part of a Golden Circle tour, my group stopped here and hand the chance to soak up Icelandic vistas as well as history. The landscapes are no less than otherworldly, which makes this national park worth a visit. More than that, the site is historical a
2. Oxararfoss
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By theagapeco - Madison, WisconsinMadison, Wisconsin
Worth the Short Hike!!
Around half a mile (1 km) from the car park sits Oxararfoss. The falls stand around 30 feet tall and are absolutely magical. Water roars over the top of the stone cliff and hints of blue streak through the rapids. It truly is an incredible waterfall.The h
3. Logberg (Law Rock)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Robert A - Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix, Arizona
Knowledge Required to Understand this "Scared" Spot
As other reviewers say or infer, unless you really understand the major events-history and significance that happen on this ground and nearby beginning "just the other day": 935 AD, it will be impossible to appreciate whereon you stand. This is not "just"
4. Kaldidalur Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By fisici-mi - Milan, ItalyMilan, Italy
Glaciers and the moon
Amazing track between Húsafell and Thingvellir passing just in front of the Langjojkull and other minor glaciers. The views are impressive with ice on your left hand side and lunar rocky landscapes on the right hand side. The 40 kms track is rather easy,
5. Thingvallakirkja church
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By chemie71 - Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quaint old Church!
If you're visiting the Thingvellir you will see the church from the lookout above. It's worth the walk to see it. It was not open when we were there, but still nice to see from the outside.
6. Thingvellir Visitor Centre (Haklo)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By DrBob625 - Cheltenham, United KingdomCheltenham, United Kingdom
Afternoon Snack
We went for a snack before visting the incredible National Park - which I'm happy to recommend, including the terrific shifting tectonic plates story and the early parliament history (930 AD). But the café service and staffing was dreadful. On complaining
7. Almannagja
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Giorgia S - Milan, ItalyMilan, Italy
Bella passeggiata
All’interno del parco Pingvellir questa passeggiata di 10/15 minuti tra le faglie americane ed europea conduce alla cascata Oxarafoss
8. Galgaklettur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Margrét Á - Egilsstadir, IcelandEgilsstadir, Iceland
Gálgaklettur
Interesting place to see, Gálgaklettur, a cliff where they use to execute people. In Iceland execution was legal until 1928 but the las execution was in 1820. It is always interesting to visit a historic place but I can’t imagen how many lost their life t
9. Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By flyserenafly - Singapore, SingaporeSingapore, Singapore
Magical diamond spot
It's such a pretty sight to see light refract through the water and reflect off those coins! Magical indeed especially in the land of trolls and elves and in the middle of 2 tectonic plates!
10. Thorufoss
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Bean-Buggles
A nice stop just off the Golden Circle
We had read about these falls online from people in Iceland who said this was a location where Games of Thrones had filmed that was beautiful and not crowded. Loving waterfalls we couldn’t resist taking a short detour to see for ourselves. There were seve