Nikulásargjá

Nikulásargjá is a cliff in , . Nikulásargjá is situated near the archaeological site , as well as near the cliff .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Öxarárfoss and Flosagjá.

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.

Cliff
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is a cliff, which is situated 200 metres north of Nikulásargjá.

Monument
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, or Law Rock, was a rocky outcrop in south west , at the location for the assembly of the country's Althing parliament. The original Althing was gathered at , an area of dramatic landscapes which was easily accessible from the populated areas of the south west. is situated 340 metres west of Nikulásargjá.

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.

Nikulásargjá

Latitude
64.25989° or 64° 15′ 36″ north
Longitude
-21.1156° or 21° 6′ 56″ west
Open location code
99PW7V5M+XQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 169907457
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cliff
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Spöngin and Brennugjá.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Skötutjörn and Drekkingarhylur.

South Iceland: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Þingvellir National Park and Vestmannaeyjar.

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