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Þingvellir National Park - Hike to Waterfall - Seafood Restaurant
No single place epitomizes the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation better than Þingvellir by the river Öxará. At Þingvellir - literally "Assembly Plains" - the Alþing general assembly was established around 930 and continued to convene there until 1798. Major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir and the place is held in high esteem by all Icelanders. Today Þingvellir is a protected national shrine. Here there will be a fun, slighlty challenging hike with breathtaking views as the reward. Glymur is Iceland´s second tallest waterfall standing at 198 M. After checking into your hotel, dinner will be at Sjávarpakkhúsið Restaurant (Seafood Packaging House) where they emphasize local ingredients and sustainability and always strive to prepare high-quality food with as little impact on the environment as possible. They work closely with fishermen, farmers, food producers, and breweries in the vicinity who provide the best possible fresh ingredients. This restaurant has received the Swan Nordic Ecolabel, an official Nordic environmental certification.