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Þingvellir National Park

Þingvellir National Park, (“Parliament plains”) the most important historical site in Iceland. For nearly 9 centuries, from the year 930 the Althing, the legislative body of Icelanders, was held there annually near the n...
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Skaftafell National Park

By road number 1 between Vík and Höfn
Skaftafell National Park, westernmost estate in Öræfi built high on the southern slopes of Skaftafellsheiði moor because of the destructive forces of Skeiðará. Extensive birch woods, rich vegetation (Saxifraga cotyledon,...
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Vatnajökull The largest Glacier in Europe

Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Iceland and Europe, over 8,000 km2, its highest point being Bárðarbunga (2,000 m). The highest point in Iceland is Hvannadalshnúkur (2,119 m) on the Öræfajökull glacier. The road up...
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Snæfellsjökull An ancient cone volcano, one of finest mountains in Iceland

Snæfellsjökull, (1,446 m) an ancient cone volcano, one of finest mountains in Iceland. An impressive sight from as far away as Reykjavík, from where it can be seen in clear weather, seeming to rise from the sea. Many pre...
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