🇮🇸 Iceland's Golden Circle: A Beginner's Guide to the Weirdest Place on Earth | 4K

The Golden Circle is a popular tourist route in Iceland, known for its stunning natural landscapes and historical sites. The 300-kilometer loop typically starts and ends in Reykjavik and includes three main attractions: Þingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss waterfall. It's a relatively easy drive, even for those unfamiliar with Iceland, and can be completed in a day.
Key Attractions:
Þingvellir National Park:
This UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its unique geological features, including the Almannagjá gorge, a rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart. It also has historical significance as the site of Iceland's first parliament.
Geysir Geothermal Area:
Home to the famous geysers, Strokkur and Geysir. Strokkur erupts every few minutes, shooting boiling water high into the air.
Gullfoss Waterfall:
A powerful, multi-tiered waterfall known for its impressive size and beauty.
Optional Stop:
Kerið Crater: A volcanic crater lake with vibrant blue water.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:26 - Driving to Thingvellir
00:01:20 - Thingvellir National Park
00:34:40 - Driving to Geysir
00:37:05 - Geysir Geothermal Area
00:59:53 - Driving to Gulfoss
01:00:51 - Gulfoss Waterfall
01:17:33 - Driving to Kerið
01:18:47 - Kerið Crater
01:24:40 - Driving to Reykjavik