Golden Circle
Almannagjá
The dramatic fault gorge running through Þingvellir, combining extraordinary geology with Icelandic history.
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Apavatn
A peaceful lake in the Golden Circle countryside south of Laugarvatn.
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Öxarárfoss
A picturesque waterfall where the Öxará river drops into the Almannagjá rift within Þingvellir National Park.
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Þórufoss
A broad waterfall on the Laxá river that makes an easy detour from the western Golden Circle.
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Þingvallavatn
Iceland’s largest natural lake, occupying the dramatic tectonic landscape beside Þingvellir.
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Þingvellir National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site where dramatic geology meets the birthplace of Iceland’s historic parliament.
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Þingvellir Visitor Centre
The main visitor centre introducing the history, geology and natural environment of Þingvellir.
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Blesi
A colourful geothermal feature within the Geysir hot-spring area.
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Brúarárskörð
A remote mountain landscape beyond the busier Golden Circle attractions.
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Brúarfoss
A striking waterfall known for intensely blue water funnelling through a narrow channel.
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Drekkingarhylur
A historically significant pool in Þingvellir connected with punishments carried out in earlier centuries.
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Faxi
A broad, low waterfall on the Tungufljót river and a quieter Golden Circle stop.
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Friðheimar
A geothermal greenhouse farm famous for growing tomatoes and serving food among the plants.
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Geysir Geothermal Area
Iceland’s famous geothermal field of hot springs, steaming ground and erupting geysers.
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Great Geysir
The historic hot spring whose name gave the world the word “geyser”.
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Gullfoss
One of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls, where the Hvítá river plunges through a dramatic two-stage canyon.
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Gullfoss Viewpoints
The upper and lower visitor viewpoints overlooking Gullfoss and its canyon.
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Hakið Viewpoint
A panoramic viewpoint across Þingvellir, Þingvallavatn and the surrounding rift landscape.
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Hlauptungufoss
A smaller waterfall on the Brúará river associated with the route towards Brúarfoss.
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Hrunalaug
A small geothermal bathing location in the countryside near Flúðir.
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Kerið Crater
A vivid volcanic crater containing a striking lake and contrasting red volcanic slopes.
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Laugarás Lagoon
A geothermal lagoon experience in the Golden Circle countryside.
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Laugarvatn
A geothermal lakeside village between Þingvellir and Geysir.
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Laugarvatn Fontana
Geothermal baths and steam rooms beside Laugarvatn lake.
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