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Þingvellir

Reykjavík Area, IcelandWheelchair accessible
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Þingvellir

Reykjavík Area, IcelandWheelchair accessible

About

A viewpoint in the Capital Area. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.

On clear days, you can see for kilometers. the Capital Area laid out before you like a map.

Best light for photos is early morning or golden hour. Midday light can be harsh and flat.

Map of Þingvellir

Þingvellir is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.2554°N, 21.1280°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 36 (Þingvellir)
Off the main road
0.6 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Hveragerði — 28.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
41 km in a straight line
What else is close
363 mapped places within 20 km

Þingvellir weather and conditions

At Þingvellir in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 2°C, clear, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Þingvellir?
Þingvellir is in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is there parking at Þingvellir?
Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.
Is Þingvellir safe to visit?
Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.
When is the best time to visit Þingvellir?
Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

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Campsites

#1.Fagrabrekka
2.8 km·~3 min drive

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#2.Hvannabrekka
3.4 km·~4 min drive

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#3.Nyrðri-Leirar
3.5 km·~4 min drive

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#4.Úlfljótsvatn
18 km·~22 min drive

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4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
20 km·~23 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
29 km·~35 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
29 km·~35 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
29 km·~35 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Laugarvatn
19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Minni Borg
27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Ferstikla
28 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hveragerði
29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

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3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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