The Golden Circle
What to See and Do in the Golden Circle
- Thingvellir (Þingvellir) National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Oxafoss
- Great Geysir
- Strokkur Geysir
- Gullfoss waterfall
What Kids Will Love In The Golden Circle
All of the above and:
- Hiking the Mid Atlantic Ridge - walking between North American continent and the Eurasian continent.
- Watching the powerful Oxafoss and Gullfoss waterfalls and have fun getting sprayed by the waterfall.
- Waiting for and watching the geysers erupt
- Have the kids watch for wild Icelandic horses while you are driving and compare them to the horses they see at home
- Have them count the number of sheep they see while driving
Where to Eat in Golden Circle
Eat
Geysir Center - Right across from the Geysir area is Geysir Hotel and Center. A food court type area. Tons of options.