Silfra, Þingvellir National Park

Name: Silfra
Address: Þingvellir National Park, Iceland

#2 among attractions in Þingvellir National Park

Diving, Diving centre

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Silfra is a rift formed in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge – the divergent tectonic boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates – and is located in the Þingvallavatn Lake in the Þingvellir National Park in Iceland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 64°15'19"N, 21°7'1"W

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Silfra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Öxarárfoss, Lögberg, Þingvallavatn.

0.7 miN
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Öxarárfoss, Þingvellir National Park
19 min walk • Nestled within the geological wonders of Þingvellir National Park, Öxarárfoss is a captivating waterfall that offers a serene escape for travelers in Iceland. This picturesque cascade is not only a natural spectacle but also an integral part of the park's rich...
~1890 ftNW
Memorial
Lögberg, Þingvellir National Park
10 min walk • Lögberg, or Law Rock, was a rocky outcrop in south west Iceland, at the location for the assembly of the country's Althing parliament.
5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Þingvallavatn
128 min walk • Þingvallavatn, anglicised as Thingvallavatn, is a rift valley lake in southwestern Iceland. With a surface of 84 km² it is the second largest lake in Iceland. Its greatest depth is 114 m.

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Which popular attractions are close to Silfra?

Nearby attractions include Lögberg, Þingvellir National Park (10 min walk), Öxarárfoss, Þingvellir National Park (19 min walk).