Tag: Thingvellir

The Golden Circle

Snorkeling and Caving in Thingvellir

Ásgeir is challenged to snorkel in the amazing Silfra at Thingvellir. He is lucky to be invited there by Artic Adventures and although things get a bit cold he finds it really enjoyable. He makes the tragic mistake of believing that is he is diving between…

The Golden Circle

The Stunning Images of Thingvellir at Night

Martin Schulz is a 38 years German who has joined the ranks of guest bloggers on Stuck in Iceland. He has been addicted to Iceland since 2007. Martin has visited Iceland eight times and explored it from the shore up to the highland interior. Martin works as an…

History and Culture, The Golden Circle

The dark side of Thingvellir

Thingvellir (Parliament Plains) is without a doubt the most interesting historic site in Iceland. It is right on the popular Golden Circle route. Hallowed Ground of the Icelanders To Icelanders, it is hallowed ground where our forbears founded a parliament and a commonwealth back in…