{"id":2516,"date":"2021-01-09T22:26:05","date_gmt":"2021-01-09T22:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heradsskolinn.is\/?p=2516"},"modified":"2022-10-13T14:08:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:08:27","slug":"thingvellir-national-park-a-walk-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heradsskolinn.is\/is\/2021\/01\/09\/thingvellir-national-park-a-walk-to-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00deingvellir National Park – A walk to remember"},"content":{"rendered":"

Iceland’s most popular route is the Golden Circle, in which \u00deingvellir National Park is one of the interesting sights to visit. The other sites being the Geysir and Gulfoss waterfall en route the Golden Circle. What makes it so unique is that <\/span>\u00deingvellir National Park <\/b><\/span>is multi-faceted. It provides something for everyone irrespective of their interests. It varies from season to season.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Historical \u00deingvellir <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00deingvellir is a site of Alpiing, which is Iceland’s yearly parliament dating back from 930 AD. The last session was held here in 1798 AD. After this, the parliament was relocated in 1881 to Reykjavik.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00deingvellir National Park is in the news for being the first national park within Iceland. It has different faces in different weathers and seasons. It is also the most ancient Viking parliament, making it an essential site of Iceland’s ancient history. It plays a significant centric role in independence of Iceland and is often known as the nation’s birthplace.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When did \u00deingvellir become a national park?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00deingvellir is a cultural, geological, and historic site. It is located around 40 kms from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. It is now a national park that comes under <\/span>Bl\u00e1sk\u00f3gabygg\u00f0 municipality. It was established in 1930 when Althing marked its 1000<\/span>th<\/span><\/sup> anniversary. It was extended to shield the natural and diverse phenomenon of the adjoining area. It was designated in 2004 as a World Heritage Site.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Tourism at \u00deingvellir National Park <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>\u00deingvellir National Park is very popular for its tourism and one of the Golden Circle’s primary attractions. A visitor center gives you the natural and historical aspects of \u00deingvellir. You have a camping ground here with an information center for visitors. You can hike on the Leggjabrj\u00f3tur closeby and on the execution trail. Scuba diving is also very popular, which can be enjoyed at Silfra Lake. This is impressive as the tectonic plates that have split due to continental drift make it wide for scuba divers to take pleasure in unparalleled visibility.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Activities at \u00deingvellir National Park<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n