National park · UNESCO
Thingvellir National Park
Reykjavík, Iceland
A rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart, and the site of Iceland's firs...
Northern Europe
Iceland
A volcanic island of waterfalls, glaciers, black-sand beaches and geothermal pools, where the northern lights and midnight sun frame a small, welcoming capital.
Before you plan: Weather, road conditions and volcanic activity can change quickly and close roads or areas; check road.is and safetravel.is before travelling, and follow local warnings at beaches and glaciers.
- Capital
- Reykjavík
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Best time to go
- June to August for midnight sun and open highland roads; September to March for northern lights; shoulder months for fewer crowds.
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- Spa and wellness 3
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- Church, mosque or temple 2
- Museum 2
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National park
Skaftafell
Höfn, Iceland
A green oasis within Vatnajökull National Park, with glacier tongues, waterfalls and hiking trails.
National park
Snæfellsjökull National Park
Iceland
A national park at the tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, with a glacier-capped volcano, lava fields and rugged...
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