Thingvellir travel guide
If you decide to take holidays to Iceland then you can look forward to visiting a country full of history and stunning natural beauty. One of the most famous historical sites in the nation is located in Thingvellir national park and the Travellers Club holiday guide to Thingvellir will make sure you do not miss out on any of the best attractions.
Althing is located within the park's boundaries and is the site of one of the oldest-known parliaments in the world. Dating back to 930, the remains of booths where the Vikings used to meet are still visible today. Successive governments continued to meet in Thingvellir until 1798. As well as its historical significance, Thingvellir attracts many people due to its stunning natural beauty.
You can pull on your hiking boots and go for a long walk in the open countryside or you may prefer to take in the views from horseback. While you are visiting the area, you should pay a visit to Lake Thingvallavatn, which is one of the largest bodies of water in the country. It lies in the rift valley where two of the continental plates are slowly moving apart, giving you a chance to see a truly unique natural phenomenon.
If you want to get really close to the action then you may decide to take the plunge and go scuba diving in one of the two submerged rifts where this is permitted. For more information on where to go and what to do click here.