About this site
A glacial-water rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates with visibility beyond 100m — among the clearest water on the planet. The 2°C temperature demands thick suits, but breath-hold diving between continents is unforgettable.
Conditions
- Country
- Iceland
- Region
- Thingvellir National Park
- Max depth
- 1–18 m
- Visibility
- 100 m
- Water temperature
- 2–4°C
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Best season
- May–September
- Type
- Lake
- Suitable for
- Freediving
- Scuba
- Dive types
- Other