South Central Iceland Attractions

In this geothermal area are spouting hot springs. The Great Geysir began erupting in the 1300's and the noun "geyser" stems from it. It now only erupts on specially engineered occasions.

Every June 17, Icelandic Independence Day, tons of soap are poured in the Geysir causing an eruption.

Nearby Strokkur erupts every 30 minutes in time for a photographic opportunity.

Gullfoss is a scenic waterfall in the river Hvitá which drops 32m/105ft into two falls.

Thingvellir is a national park with a wealth of natural attractions and is the site of Iceland's first parliament, established in 930. The name Thingvellir means "the plains of the parliament" and the site was originally chosen because of its topography, acoustics and its location near most of the country's population.

Hiking trails lead through the park to points of historical interest as well as canyons, caves, streams and waterfalls.