Thingvellir National Park
5.8 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 103 hikers
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Map of Thingvellir National Park
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64.2557°N, 21.1316°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 36 (Þingvellir)
Off the main road- 0.4 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 28.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 41 km in a straight line
What else is close- 362 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Thingvellir National Park
From Reykjavik Port: Small Group Golden Circle Tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 8 h
Golden Circle & Cavingfrom 25.990 ISK · 10 h
Golden Circle, Bruarfoss Waterfall & Kerid Volcanic craterfrom 13.306 ISK · 8 h
Golden Circle, Secret Lagoon & Northern Lightsfrom 30.990 ISK · 12 h
Golden Circle, Sky Lagoon & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 10 h
Golden Circle Small Group Full Day Tour from Reykjavíkfrom 14.990 ISK · 8 h
Golden Circle & Snorkelingfrom 34.990 ISK · 10 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionThingvellir National Park weather and conditions
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7°Cpartly cloudy · feels 2°C6 m/sgusts 109 h 50 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:05
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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km column = your drive
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Þingvellir – Öxarárfoss – Laugarvatn< 1 km - 2Thingvellir - Glymur1 km
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Tingvelir1 km - 4Laugarvatn + Öxarárfoss1 km
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Thingvellir National Park and Öxarárfoss Watefall2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð20 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus22 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær23 km
Fuel
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Laugarvatn20 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Minni Borg27 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Ferstikla28 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Thingvellir National Park hike?
The Thingvellir National Park trail is about 5.8 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Thingvellir National Park trailhead?
Thingvellir National Park is in Reykjavík Area. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Thingvellir National Park safe to hike alone?
Thingvellir National Park sits 29 km from Reykjavíkurborg, and 0.4 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 267 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Thingvellir National Park?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Kinabalu / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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