UNESCO Sites In Iceland

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Iceland UNESCO has registered 3 sites on the World Heritage list and 6 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Iceland and the corresponding map.

Iceland UNESCO list

Þingvellir National Park
Surtsey
Vatnajökull National Park – Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice

Iceland UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Iceland.

Description

Þingvellir National Park: is a protected area in southwestern Iceland. It is known for its unique geological features, including the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, visible as a large fissure running through the park. It is also an important site in Icelandic history, as it was the location of the country’s first parliament.
Surtsey: is a volcanic island off Iceland’s southern coast. It was formed in 1963 during a volcanic eruption and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island is known for its unique ecosystem, which scientists have studied extensively.
Vatnajökull National Park – Dynamic Nature of Fire and Ice: is a protected area in southeastern Iceland. It is known for its unique combination of glaciers, volcanoes, and geothermal activity and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is home to several active volcanoes, including Grímsvötn and Bárðarbunga, as well as Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iceland have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.