Discover the wonders of Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO cultural site and geological marvel. Explore the unique geologic history and biosystem of Lake Þingvallavatn on this captivating tour.
- Thingvellir National Park - At Thingvellir National Park, Iceland gave birth to its first parliament and was the first democratic national parliament in the world. It’s called Althing (Alþing). Therefore it’s Iceland’s most significant and historical and geological places. The parliament was founded in the year 930 AD and is the oldest parliament in the world that’s still fully operating. Althing was held outdoors at Thingvellir until the year 1844 when the Icelandic Parliament was moved to Iceland’s capital Reykjavik and has been operated there ever since.
At Thingvellir, you can clearly see where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet and also how spectacularly these plates have been drifting apart. At the slow and non-violent speed the plates drift apart at the rate of 2 cm (0.79 in) per year. This process is steadily forming the island’s markable landscape over millions of years. After your visit to this markable place, you’ll leave with a sense of history as you explore more of the Icelandic nature since the area is a high concentration of volcanic activity and many newly lava fields can be found in many places as well as several lava tubes.
- Transportation for pickup included
The Þingvellir National Park is both a natural wonder and a UNESCO Cultural site. The captivating geological history of the park and the rich ecosystem of Lake Þingvallavatn, amalgamate to form an incredible spectacle.
Þingvellir is located along a fracture zone that spans Iceland, marking the boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge tectonic plates.
Around the year 930, the Alþing General Assembly was formed here at Þingvellir – or ‘Assembly Plains’ – and held its meetings here until 1798. Many vital events in Iceland’s history occurred at Þingvellir, hence it is considered a high status location by Icelanders and is now a revered national monument.
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Carbon Footprint Awareness:
The Oak Travel Agency is committed to promoting mindful touring in Iceland. Through the Kolviður Fund, we offset the carbon emissions of all our tours and services at no additional invest from our pillars.
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