Wonders of Iceland


Iceland's natural wonders and cultural treasures

Characterized by extraordinarily diverse landscapes, unique geological features, colossal glaciers alongside active volcanoes, geysers and hot springs neighbouring glacial rivers; curious columnar basalt formations, beautiful waterfalls, moss covered lava, glacial lagoons, Iceland is a land of contrasts. With its dramatic natural phenomena and fascinating historical and cultural heritage, Iceland inspires a sense of discovery, awe, delight and pure wonder. 

Þingvellir

Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is the most important cultural heritage site in Iceland, a national treasure of outstanding universal value. A World Heritage Site since 2004, Thingvellir is also remarkable in that, in a single location, it combines a variety of geological phenomena found in very few places on Earth.

Thingvellir (“assembly fields”) is the site of the Aþingi (Althing), Iceland’s general assembly, established in 930 AD. The Icelandic Althing has a longer continuous history than any other assembly founded in the Middle Ages. Through landscape and archaeological evidence, Thingvellir offers a unique insight into medieval Nordic culture; it was the setting for many Icelandic sagas and remains sacred ground for Icelanders today. As a

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