Thingvellir National Park
Bláskógabyggð
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:57
Welcome to Thingvellir National Park, an extraordinary sanctuary situated approximately forty one kilometers from the bustling city center of Reykjavik. As a scholar of both earth sciences and human antiquity, I find no place…
Listen in the app2The Hakid Viewing Platform2:54
We stand now at the spectacular viewing platform known as Hakid, which offers a breathtaking, sweeping panorama of the entire Thingvellir rift valley. From this elevated vantage point, the sheer scale of Iceland's geological…
Listen in the app3Almannagja Gorge3:02
We now descend into the awe inspiring Almannagja gorge, a name which poetically translates to the gorge of all the people. As we walk along this well maintained pathway, we are literally strolling through the formidable…
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Emerging from the sheltered depths of the gorge, we arrive at the historical heart of the national park, the area known as Logberg, or the Law Rock. Though the exact geographical pinpoint of the original rock has been lost to the…
Listen in the app5Drekkingarhylur and Execution Grounds2:47
As we continue our journey along the river Oxara, the historical narrative takes a decidedly somber and brutal turn. We have reached the vicinity of Drekkingarhylur, known ominously as the Drowning Pool, alongside other…
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Just a short walk further brings us to one of the most visually captivating features within the national park, the magnificent Oxarafoss waterfall. The word foss translates simply to waterfall in the Icelandic language, and this…
Listen in the app7Thingvallakirkja and the Agricultural Heritage2:53
Moving away from the dramatic gorge, we find ourselves approaching the serene, modest structure of Thingvallakirkja, or the Thingvellir Church, surrounded by a landscape rich with agricultural history. A place of worship has…
Listen in the app8The Silfra Fissure2:38
We now arrive at the edge of the world renowned Silfra fissure, an aquatic marvel that starkly illustrates the profound geological forces shaping this landscape. Looking down into the narrow, jagged channel, you are peering…
Listen in the app9Lake Thingvallavatn2:37
Our journey brings us to the expansive, shimmering shores of Lake Thingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in all of Iceland. Covering a staggering surface area of eighty three square kilometers, this magnificent body of water…
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As our comprehensive exploration of Thingvellir National Park draws to a conclusion, we find ourselves reflecting upon a landscape that is both a geological masterclass and a profound national shrine. We have walked in the…
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What is Thingvellir National Park?
Thingvellir National Park is a place in Bláskógabyggð with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Bláskógabyggð |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 28 min 19 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 64.2581, -21.1250 |
| Last updated |
