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Þingvellir was the site of the Alþing, the annual parliament of Iceland from the year 930 until the last session held at Þingvellir in 1798. Since 1881, the parliament has been located within Alþingishúsið in Reykjavík.
Since 1881, the parliament has been located within Alþingishúsið in Reykjavík..
Map of Thingvellir National Park
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64.2581°N, 21.1250°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 361 (Vallavegur)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Hveragerði — 28.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 41 km in a straight line
What else is close- 361 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Thingvellir National Park
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 & Cavingfrom 25.990 ISK · 10 h
Golden Circle & Snorkelingfrom 34.990 ISK · 10 h
Golden Circle, Bruarfoss Waterfall & Kerid Volcanic craterfrom 13.296 ISK · 8 h
Golden Circle Small Group Full Day Tour from Reykjavíkfrom 14.990 ISK · 8 h
From Reykjavik Port: Small Group Golden Circle Tourfrom 24.900 ISK · 8 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Northern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionThingvellir National Park weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð20 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus23 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær24 km
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Laugarvatn19 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
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Is there an entrance fee for Thingvellir National Park?
There is no general entrance fee to Thingvellir National Park. Some sites within the park charge for parking, and guided activities such as glacier walks or ice caves are booked and paid separately.
How do I get to Thingvellir National Park?
Thingvellir National Park is in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland sections often need a 4×4 and some interior roads only open in summer.
When is the best time to visit Thingvellir National Park?
The main sites in Thingvellir National Park are accessible year-round on paved roads. Highland and interior areas are summer-only, once the F-roads are cleared of snow. Any ice caves are a winter-only, guided activity.
Do I need a guide for Thingvellir National Park?
You can visit the marked trails and viewpoints on your own. Glacier walks and ice caves require a certified guide and proper equipment — book through a licensed operator, never freelance it.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Andreas Tille · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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