Þingvallahraun

Þingvallahraun is a lava area in , and has an elevation of 135 metres.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Öxarárfoss and Silfra Diving.

Waterfall
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is a waterfall in , . It flows from the river over the Almannagjá. The pool at the base of the waterfall is filled with rocks and is often extremely icy during winter. is situated 2½ km west of Þingvallahraun.

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Silfra is a rift formed in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge – the divergent tectonic boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates – and is located in the Lake in the National Park in . is situated 2½ km southwest of Þingvallahraun.

Cliff
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is a cliff.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Þingvellir National Park.

Photo: McKay Savage, CC BY 2.0.
is a world-heritage national park in . The park is home to the world's longest-running Parliament, which was established in 930 AD.

Þingvallahraun

Latitude
64.26667° or 64° 16′ north
Longitude
-21.06667° or 21° 4′ west
Elevation
135 metres (443 feet)
Open location code
99PW7W8M+M8
Geo­Names ID
3412650
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Þingvallahraun” goes by many names.
  • Icelandic: “Þingvallahraun”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Beitveitir and Svínanes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Þingvallaskógur and Öxará.

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