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Lögberg

Lögberg, the Rock of Law, lies beside the Almannagjá route in Þingvellir. Its surroundings help explain where Alþingi assembled and how the discreet remains of the open-air gathering place fit into the landscape.

Almannagjá
Photo by Laurent Deschodt The original uploader was Calbp at French Wikipedia. Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 1.0
The place

What makes it special

  • The path passes through the Lögberg area.
  • Historical context for Alþingi’s meetings.
  • Subtle remains of temporary booths, routes and gathering areas.
Lögberg
Photo by Diego Delso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Lögberg
Photo by Jakub Hałun Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Articles in Lögberg

Guides to this place

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Lögberg

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Guides to this place

1 related guides

Öxarárfoss waterfall beside a marked trail at Þingvellir.

Þingvellir on foot via Almannagjá, Alþingi and Öxará

A brief but insightful visit to the place where a landscape of geological faults hosted Iceland’s assembly for centuries.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026