National park · South Iceland
Thingvellir National Park
Þingvellir
national park in Iceland
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Warm up after: pools & lagoons with a visitor pass
Passes from ISK 7,900. Lagoons cost extra per visit.
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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Thingvellir National Park is 54 km from Reykjavík by road, about 55 min by car.
- Thingvellir National Park lies 120 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Thingvellir National Park is Hveragerði.
- Thingvellir National Park is a national park in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 120 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 54 km by road, about 55 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2581° N, 21.1250° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Thingvellir National Park?
Thingvellir National Park is a national park in South Iceland. It lies 120 metres above sea level.
Where is Thingvellir National Park?
Thingvellir National Park is at 64.2581° N, 21.1250° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Almannagjá, a canyon about 361 m away in a straight line.
How far is Thingvellir National Park from Reykjavík?
Thingvellir National Park is 54 km from Reykjavík by road, about 55 min by car.
How do I get to Thingvellir National Park?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Thingvellir National Park, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Thingvellir National Park?
We have not verified a fee for Thingvellir National Park. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Thingvellir National Park?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 40 minutes' drive from Thingvellir National Park. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (47 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (48 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool40 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon54 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
AlmannagjáCanyon · 361 mCC BY 1.0 · Photo: Laurent Deschodt
The original uploader was Calbp at French Wikipedia.
FlosagjáCanyon · 748 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
ÖxarárfossWaterfall · 922 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
ArnarfellMountain · 5.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
ÁrmannsfellVolcano · 7.4 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
ÞingvallavatnLake · 7.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
Sources
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- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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