National Parks in Iceland: Thingvellir, Vatnajokull, & Snaefellsjokull
Iceland has three national parks: Thingvellir, Vatnajokull, and Snaefellsjokull. Discover what to see, do, and how to visit each one in this complete guide.

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Michael Chapman is a British travel writer living in Reykjavík. A former scuba and lava cave guide, he draws on firsthand experience to write about Iceland’s nature and culture. He’s also the author of Hidden Iceland (2020).
Iceland has three national parks: Thingvellir, Vatnajokull, and Snaefellsjokull. Discover what to see, do, and how to visit each one in this complete guide.
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