Hi there While the visitors centre may be closed there were no barriers preventing you from accessing the car park. It was cold and windy down there in June, so I would be very careful in December. You are a long way from help if anything goes pear shaped.

Hello, you can park either at the Visitor Center and walk along the pathway down and back up, it's not too far, or you can park at the drop off area closer to the waterfall. This area is more flat. Or you can walk the entire distance and back. My suggestion would be the Visitor Center NOT because the pathway slopes down and you have to come back up but because the Visitor Center has Restrooms, shops and an Educational Center. Hope this helps! Safe travels!

Hey NLee106. We were in Thingvellir in May and the trail wasn't that difficult or adventurous for as far as we noticed. Maybe there are still some adventurous hiking routes in the area, but for just a regular visit to Thingvellir you'll be just fine with regular shoes. Most of the paths were paved or made from wood. But.. Are you visiting more places in Iceland? And do you like to hike or visit more of the remote parts? Then please, do yourself a huge favor and get yourself some decent hiking shoes. I bought some very good hiking shoes for about 80 dollars online and it was a lifesaver during our 12 days in Iceland. I'd say even if you don't go off the trails you will walk a lot and therefore basic hiking shoes are definately a must have. When we were in Dimmu Borgir we spontaneously took a more difficult hiking trail. It was absolutely amazing, but without basic hiking shoes it would have been very uncomfortable andayne we would have missed the opportunity comlletely. Besides the Pro's, what cons are there really? Grab yourself a few and take them with you. You really won't regret it.

I was there on a tour, but I would think the park is open from dawn till dusk.

A 4x4 will enable you to get stuck in places you cannot get to in a 2WD vehicle.

As I recall there was no charge. Walk was short as I remember.

Yes, all possible unless the weather should be terrible. We were there in September and it was a gentle 15 minutes approximately from Oxarafoss to the church. The waterfall can be accessed from the nearby road if walking is a problem. Obviously, severe weather might compromise access or add to times. It is always best to be prepared for extreme weather and get weather checks but Thingvellir is not in a very exposed position, rather a gentle bowl with good walkways and paths.

Hallo Monique. Wij zijn twee maal naar IJsland geweest. Een keer in de winter voor het noorderlicht en een afgelopen zomer voor de papagaaiduiker. En zoals Arie zegt, het noorderlicht is afhankelijk van omstandigheden maar lig moet je er in de winter voor zijn. gr. Jeanne

When we went 2 weeks ago there was no receipt. You key in your registration plate details in a machine and pay with credit card. This covers you for the day.

Hi Rosanna silfra is open for diving/snorkel all year around. Underwater visibility and water temperature (2-4 degree C) are constant, also in December. Winter conditions might be more challenging (surface), but there are less divers. What might also be a bit challenging is changing the clothing because there are no permanent changing cabins. Enjoy your Iceland experience! Ash