The roots of both how this island formed and how its civil society was created can be found at Þingvellir. It is a place where dramatic geology meets a millennium of fascinating history, and where visitors can while away hours learning about the processes of the earth and the roots of democracy.
The second stop on the Golden Circle is the Geysir Geothermal Area, the steam rising from it is visible from miles away. The area is dotted with many hot pools, clay pots, and fumaroles, and the hills and soil are coloured vividly by the minerals of the earth. It would be a fascinating enough site even without the two geysers that make it famous.
The third and final stop on the Golden Circle is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, Gullfoss.it is not only known for its breathtaking power but also the rainbows that are thrown from its spray on a sunny day. These only add to an already beautiful sight; other than the dramatic valley and falls, the area looks over rolling fields, right up to the magnificent ice sheet of Langjökull. Like with the springs in Þingvellir and the water at the Geysir Geothermal area, the river that flows down Gullfoss comes from this glacier.
