Outdoors Golden Circle, Reykjavík
Þingvellir National Park
An outdoor spot in Golden Circle, Reykjavík, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Rift valley between continents and site of Iceland's first parliament in 930.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Reykjavík, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 1 activity.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Golden Circle
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Morning
On these curated routes
Þingvellir National Park is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Reykjavík
Þingvellir National Park is our only outdoors pick in Reykjavík; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Reykjavík guide.
-
Hallgrímskirkja
Concrete church inspired by basalt columns, with a tower lift over the rooftops.
-
National Museum of Iceland
Settlement-to-today history of Iceland in one clear permanent exhibit.
-
Harpa
Concert hall with a glass facade by Olafur Eliasson on the harbor.
-
Sun Voyager
Steel ship sculpture on the waterfront facing Mount Esja.
-
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
Harbor hot-dog stand open since 1937.
-
Sægreifinn (The Sea Baron)
Old harbor fish shack known for lobster soup and fish skewers.
When to go
Average daily highs in Reykjavík run from 2°C in January to 14°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Þingvellir National Park itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Reykjavík from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Reykjavík weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Þingvellir National Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 806 Selfoss, Iceland
- Coordinates
- 64.28217, -21.07645
- Destination
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Website
- thingvellir.is
Þingvellir National Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Þingvellir National Park?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at Þingvellir National Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Þingvellir National Park?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Walk Almannagjá; book Silfra snorkeling ahead.
Where is Þingvellir National Park?
Þingvellir National Park is at 806 Selfoss, Iceland, in Golden Circle. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Þingvellir National Park?
Þingvellir National Park appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Þingvellir National Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Reykjavík.
Plan Reykjavík
- Reykjavík travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Reykjavík weather by month
- Reykjavík to Vík 165 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Reykjavík
- Hallgrímskirkja Sight
- Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur Food
- Sky Lagoon Activity
- Kaldi Bar Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.