Iceland National Parks - Complete List

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Snæfellsjökull National Park is centered around the magnificent Snæfellsjökull glacier-capped volcano, which sits at the tip of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. The park features dramatic lava fields, black sand beaches, and volcanic craters, and is famous for being the setting of Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'. The area is known for its unique combination of glacial and volcanic landscapes, as well as rich bird life and coastal features.

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Vatnajökull National Park is Europe's largest national park outside of Russia, centered around Europe's largest glacier. The park encompasses diverse landscapes including glacial ice, active volcanoes, powerful waterfalls, and vast wilderness areas. It features dramatic ice caves, geothermal areas, and unique geological formations created by the interaction of fire and ice.

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Þingvellir National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet above ground. It was the site of Iceland's first parliament established in 930 AD and continued to meet until 1798. The park features dramatic fissures, clear lakes, and unique geological formations created by centuries of tectonic activity.