Thingvellir has been a National Park in Iceland since 1930 and was named a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2004. Aside from its historical interest, Thingvellir holds a special attraction for nature lovers.

How to get to Thingvellir National Park

1. Take Road No. 1 heading north out of Reykjavík. After driving through the town Mosfellsbær take the first exit to the right at roundabout onto Road No. 36 to Thingvellir.

2. Another choice in summertime out of Reykjavik is to take the Road No.1 towards south coast. Then   turn left onto Road 431 and follow it onto Road 435 . Note that this road (435) is closed in winter and only open from May to September depending on snow conditions. Make sure to check conditions before driving it.

What to see in Thingvellir?

There is much to explore in the park including the 20-meter (66ft) Oxara waterfall, and the Nikulasargja Gorge, better known as Peningagja (Money Gorge) because it is a custom to throw coins (and sometimes credit cards!) into the icy-cold water and make a wish.The Oxararfoss Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall, though the pool under it has a darker story, for men and women were drowned there, after being sentenced to death in the Middle Ages.

Camping

There are two camp sites at Thingvellir :One by the parks service centre at Leirar and another one   by Vatnskot.

Garbage does not have to be sorted before being put into the disposal cans. Ash from the barbecues should be disposed of into separate containers.

Price:

Adults (18-66 years) ISK 1300 /night + 300 ISK tax Senior (67 +) and disabled ISK 650 / night + 300 ISK tax Children/teens 0-17 years free of charge.

Parking

Thingvellir does not have entrance fee as such,but if you travel by car you will have to pay a parking fee.

The charge for a daypass on all the parking lots is as follows:

A) Passenger car, 5 seats or less - 750 ISK

B) Passenger car, 6-8 seats - 1000 ISK

C) Bus, 9-19 seats - 1800 ISK

D) Bus ,20 seats or more - 3500 ISK

For further info please contact thingvellir@thingvellir.is.

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