Bathing where the world is created. This is roughly how people can experience the Silfra fissure in southwest Iceland. This is precisely where the Eurasian continental plate borders the North American plate – the origin of the volcanic island. Every year, these two plates move further apart, causing the Silfra fissure to grow.
A diving paradise has since emerged below the surface of the water. With visibility of up to 100 metres and teeming with colourful algae, this attraction offers snorkelling and diving enthusiasts a unique place to visit. But be warned: resistance to the cold is an advantage! Because the water temperature rises to a maximum of four degrees Celsius. But even if you don’t dare go underwater, there is plenty to see above ground: the Silfra fissure lies in the middle of Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of waterfalls and historical traces.
Website of Thingvellir National Park: https://www.thingvellir.is/en/
Photo: The Silfra fissure is also worth visiting above the water surface. Credits: Unsplash/Bibhash
