{"id":11449,"date":"2018-02-26T19:32:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T17:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ants-in-pants.com\/?p=11449"},"modified":"2018-02-26T19:44:03","modified_gmt":"2018-02-26T17:44:03","slug":"golden-circle-triangle-in-iceland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ants-in-pants.com\/en\/blog\/golden-circle-triangle-in-iceland\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Circle (Triangle) in Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"

For first time visitors in Iceland, The Golden Circle<\/strong> is the perfect day trip. It includes waterfalls, hot springs and the rural landscape of the \u00deingvellir National Park. The minimal length of the drive around Golden Triangle is 4-5 hours, and you can easily add more stops to to fill up your day.<\/p>\n

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Thingvellir National Park<\/h3>\n

From Reykjavik, we recommend driving towards \u00deingvellir National Park<\/strong>. \u00deingvellir lies in a rift valley, part of the Great Atlantic Rift which has been forming over the last 10000 years. It is a part of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The park includes several hiking routes, all of them pretty short and easy.
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The park is often called \u201cwalk of death\u201d because of its dark history, and there is a lot of toponymy in \u00deingvellir commemorating death. Men were beheaded in H\u00f6ggstokkseyri (Execution Block Spit). Kagaholmi (Scourge Islet) is probably where offenders were flogged, while Brennugja (Fire Gorge) derives its name from the burning of alleged wizards and witches in the witch-hunts of the late 17th century. Galgaklettur (Gallows Rock) is believed to be the site of the hangings for those who had committed theft.
\n\"Gallows<\/p>\n

The canyon of Langistigur opens great views.
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After reaching the canyon, go back by the upper road to see \u00d6xar\u00e1rfoss waterfall.
\n\"\u00d6xar\u00e1rfoss<\/p>\n

Drekkingarhylir (Drowning Pool) is known to be the place for punishing women: they were drowned here, tied up in a sack. Drowning was widely used as a means of execution. People were drowned in marshes, in fresh waters and the sea, at least until the 16th century.
\n\"Drowning<\/p>\n

You can see much more if you continue to the top.
\n\"Drowning<\/p>\n

On the way to the next attraction, Keri\u00f0, you can still enjoy a lot of views.
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You may stop by the exhibition of Lj\u00f3safoss Hydro Power Station<\/strong>, which we liked a lot, but it is optional depending on your interests. This and other sights related to natural Icelandic energy require a special blog post!
\n\"Lj\u00f3safoss<\/p>\n

The next stop is Keri\u00f0<\/strong>, a volcanic crater which was formed about 6500 years ago. For centuries, a rise in water level here has been accompanied by a corresponding fall in the pond B\u00farfell in Grimsnes, and vice versa. It will take you only 20-30 minutes and 400 Icelandic kronas to enjoy it. This is one of the very few sights in Iceland you have to pay for.
\n\"Keri\u00f0<\/p>\n

Geysir<\/h3>\n

Your visit to Geysir<\/strong>, a famous geothermal area, will become one of the major impressions of this day. First you will see small geysers producing lots of steam.<\/p>\n