A private tour to the historic national park and UNESCO cultural site Thingvellir (Þingvellir). In the year AD 930 vikings founded the Icelandic parliament Althing at Thingvellir. It's believed to be the oldest parliament in the world.
A private tour to the historic national park and UNESCO cultural site
Thingvellir (Þingvellir). In the year AD 930 vikings founded the Icelandic
parliament Althing at Thingvellir. It's believed to be the oldest parliament
in the world. Thingvellir national park is a cultural site on the UNESCO's
World Heritage List.
Main sights
**Hakið viewpoint - **excellent views over the national park and the great lake Thingvallavatn
**Almannagjá canyon - **walking path from the viewpoint, down the canyon ending at Althingi
**Althingi parliament - **the historic site where vikings founded their parliament in AD 930
**Drekkingarhylur - **a deep pool at the base of a waterfall. Once used for executions.
**Peningagjá - **a water filled chasm both crystal-clear and deep. Popular diving location.