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Things to see in Þingvallakirkja (Iceland): 19 places and when to go
Þingvallakirkja is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Mountains (9), History (2). The best known are Þingvellir, Öxarárfoss and Silfra. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 64.2574, -21.1211
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Mountains (9) · History (2) · Wildlife (1) · Diving (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 78 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hvalfell, at 852 m.
What to see in Þingvallakirkja
The places in and around Þingvallakirkja, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ÞingvellirNational park in Iceland2.6 km
- ÖxarárfossWaterfall in Iceland950 m
- SilfraWater-filled rift in Iceland between the North American an Eurasion tectonic plates318 m
- LögbergSite of the Icelandic parliament before 1300s248 m
- HvalfellNature · Mountains15 km
- HrafnabjörgMountain in Iceland9.8 km
- ArnarfellMountain in Þingvellir, Iceland5.0 km
- TintronCave in Iceland9.0 km
- FlosagjáFault in Iceland577 m
- KjölurMountain in Iceland12 km
- LágafellMountain in Suðurland, Iceland13 km
- Litla SaudafellSummit14 km
- MiðfellMountain in Iceland8.4 km
- Stóra-SauðafellMountain in Iceland13 km
- Stóri-ReyðarbarmurMountain in Iceland12 km
- ÞingvallakirkjaChurch in Iceland1 m
- LaugarvatnshellarCave in Iceland12 km
- ÞingvellirHiking1.1 km
- Þingvellir Exhibition: Heart of IcelandMuseum445 m
When to go to Þingvallakirkja
The best time to visit Þingvallakirkja is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible4:50
- FebPossible8:05
- MarPossible11:13
- AprPossible14:41
- MayBest time17:59
- JunBest time20:26
- JulBest time19:19
- AugBest time16:05
- SepBest time12:37
- OctBest time9:16
- NovPossible5:52
- DecPossible3:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 33. In June, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Þingvallakirkja
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 78 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Selfoss12 places31 km
- Selfoss28 places37 km
- Reykjavík100 places42 km
- Deildartunga6 places47 km
- Borgarnes13 places50 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Þingvallakirkja?
The best known: Þingvellir, Öxarárfoss, Silfra, Lögberg, Hvalfell. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Þingvallakirkja?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 20 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 33.
How do you get to Þingvallakirkja?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 78 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Þingvallakirkja as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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