Lögberg
Lögberg, or Law Rock, was a rocky outcrop in south west Iceland, at the location for the assembly of the country's Althing parliament. The original Althing was gathered at Þingvellir, an area of dramatic landscapes which was easily accessible from the populated areas of the south west.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Rock
- Description: site of the Icelandic parliament before 1300s
- Also known as: “Law Rock” and “Loegberg”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Öxarárfoss and Þingvallakirkja.
Öxarárfoss
Waterfall
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Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river Öxará over the Almannagjá. The pool at the base of the waterfall is filled with rocks and is often extremely icy during winter.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Þingvellir National Park.
Þingvellir National Park
Photo: McKay Savage, CC BY 2.0.
Þingvellir National Park is a world-heritage national park in South Iceland. The park is home to the world's longest-running Parliament, which was established in 930 AD.
Lögberg
- Categories: rock, cliff, former place, tourist attraction, and landform
- Location: South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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In Other Languages
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Öxarárhólmi and Öxará.
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