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National Parks in Iceland
Iceland has 3 national parks covering about 395 km² in total. The largest is Thingvellir National Park (228 km²); the oldest, Snæfellsjökull National Park, dates from 2001.
Thingvellir National Park228 km² · since 2004
Snæfellsjökull National Park167 km² · since 2001
Vatnajökull National Parksince 2008
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National parks in Iceland at a glance
Iceland has 3 national parks covering about 395 km² — roughly 0.38% of the country's 103,000 km². The 2 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Thingvellir National Park — 228 km², since 2004
- Snæfellsjökull National Park — 167 km², since 2001
Oldest national parks
- Snæfellsjökull National Park — established 2001
- Thingvellir National Park — established 2004
- Vatnajökull National Park — established 2008
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Iceland?
Iceland has 3 national parks covering about 395 km² in total. The largest is Thingvellir National Park (228 km²); the oldest, Snæfellsjökull National Park, dates from 2001.
How much of Iceland is national park?
About 0.38% of the country — 395 km² of national parks out of 103,000 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Iceland?
Snæfellsjökull National Park, established in 2001, followed by Thingvellir National Park (2004) and Vatnajökull National Park (2008).