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.
- Rock
- …lies at an elevation of around 110 metres (370 feet)
- Description: site of the Icelandic parliament before 1300s
- Also known as“Law Rock”“Loegberg”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Öxarárfoss and Þingvallakirkja.
Öxarárfoss
Waterfall
Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Þingvellir National Park.
Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park is a world-heritage national park in South Iceland.
Lögberg
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Latitude
64.25939° or 64° 15′ 34″ north
Longitude
-21.12278° or 21° 7′ 22″ west
Open location code
99PW7V5G+QV
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Tagalog—“Lögberg” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Öxarárhólmi and Öxará.
South Iceland: Highlights
Learn more about Þingvellir National Park and Vestmannaeyjar.
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