We visit the place where the two tectonic plates, the North American and the Eurasian plates, are moving away from each other. Few places in the world offer a better and clearer view of this massive geographic activity. The biggest natural lake in Iceland is also located at Thingvellir National Park and hosts a great variety of fish and bird life. Thingvellir is also an important place in Icelandic national history. At Thingvellir Icelanders founded their parliament in 930 a.d. where the chieftains had their annual meeting every summer. The name “Thingvellir” translates to “Parliament Plains”.

The Geysir geothermal area hosts hundreds of colorful hot springs and two geysers, erupting hot springs. One is called “Geysir” and name giving for all the geysers in the world. Today, however, it erupts very seldom. The other geyser is called “Strokkur” and erupts every 5 minutes up to 40 meters.

The melting water from Iceland´s second biggest glacier, Langjökull, falls into a deep canyon forming the majestic “Golden Falls”. On a sunny day, you can see the glacier Langjökull in the distance and enjoy a rainbow in the midst of the waterfall, an Instagram blockbuster waiting to happen!

An Unforgettable Lunch Experience at Friðheimar We will enjoy a truly unique dining experience at Friðheimar, surrounded by rows of vibrant tomato plants in the heart of Iceland’s countryside. With its greenhouse-to-table concept, the menu offers a delicious array of tomato-inspired dishes, from flavorful tomato soup with freshly baked bread to creative desserts that surprise and delight. As we savor our meal, we’ll also experience the warmth and hospitality of this family-run greenhouse. Using geothermal energy and pure Icelandic water, they grow pesticide-free tomatoes year-round—a testament to sustainable innovation. This visit will be a perfect blend of nature, culinary creativity, and Icelandic charm, promising a memorable highlight of our trip!