Þingvellir (Thingvellir) national park, Iceland; July 23, Þingvellir (Thingvellir) national park is situated in southwestern Iceland, about 40 km northeast of Iceland's capital, Reykjavík. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological significance, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. The park lies in a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Hverir, Iceland July 21, 2019; Hverir is one of the most out-of-this-world sites on the island. At the foot of the Namafjall volcanic mountain, the Namaskard geothermal area displays fumaroles, large mud pools, steam vents and a bare orangy-red landscapes.