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Silfra

Silfra is described at Þingvellir as an area of underground water and fissures. Snorkelling can be treated as a separate activity from the walking route through Almannagjá, the assembly plains and Öxará.

Silfra
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The place

What makes it special

  • Underground water and fissures associated with the Silfra area.
  • Snorkelling considered as an independent excursion.
  • Connection with Þingvellir’s geological landscape.
Silfra
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Silfra
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Silfra

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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