For those who have the opportunity to visit Iceland, it's important to know that there are many national parks in this country. These parks are home to some of the most beautiful and unique landscapes on earth. To explore the parks rent a car in Keflavik Airport (Reykjavik). 

Here are some of our favorite places:

Vatnajokull National Park

Vatnajokull National Park is the largest glacier in Europe, covering an area of 8,100 square kilometers. It's also a popular place for hiking and ice climbing. The park was established in 2008 and protects much of the Vatnajokull ice cap as well as several surrounding glaciers. It's located in southeast Iceland near Skaftafell Nature Reserve, which makes this park easy to visit if you're planning on traveling throughout the country's highlands (the least inhabited area).

Vatnajokull National Park was established in 2008. The park protects much of its namesake glacier as well as several surrounding ones.  It's located near Skaftafell Nature Reserve and easy to visit if you're planning on traveling through the country's highlands. The park's main attractions are its 12 active volcanoes and vast glacial landscapes. It also contains Iceland's largest lake, Lake Mývatn, which is famous for its many bird species (including puffins).

Thingvellir National Park

Thingvellir National Park is located in southwest Iceland, about a two-hour drive from Reykjavik. There are many things to do here, including hiking and exploring the area's historical sites. The park also has great views of both fjords and mountains nearby, so it's worth stopping by if you're driving through Iceland on your way from one place to another!

On your visit, be sure not to miss out on these highlights:

• Thingvellir Church (Eldheimar). This church was built in 1893 but has since been restored several times due to damage caused by earthquakes over time. It features beautiful wood carvings inside as well as stained glass windows depicting religious scenes such as Jesus Christ's crucifixion or Saint Peter walking on water during his baptismal ceremony.

• Almannagjá gorge (Almannagjahellar). This cave system runs beneath part of Thingvellir Lake's surface area; visitors can see some parts of this system while fishing there if they wish.

• Thingvellir National Park Visitor Center (Thingvallavatn), which houses exhibits about local history including artifacts found during archaeological digs around this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visitors can also take tours around certain areas within this protected space where access may otherwise be limited due to preservation concerns; contact us now for more details!

The park also features a number of hiking trails that range in difficulty level and length so you can choose which one best suits your interests. The easiest route is the 0.5 km/0.3 mi-long walk around Thingvellir Lake; this path will take you past some beautiful waterfalls as well!

Snæfellsjokull National Park

Snæfellsjokull National Park is a nature reserve in west Iceland. It covers an area of 1,607 square kilometers (616 sq mi) and contains some of the country's most famous natural landmarks, including Snæfellsjökull glacier and Hofsjökull glacier.

The park was established on June 7th 2008 by the Ministerial Order no. 654/2008 on the establishment of Snæfellsnes National Park. The park includes all land within its boundaries with its exception being some small areas owned by individuals or companies that were excluded from the original designation due to their private use rights.

Snæfellsjokull National Park has been created to protect one of Europe's last remaining areas where large mammals can roam freely without fear from human activity or disturbance.

The park is a hub for tourists and scientists who come to visit its famous landmarks. Snæfellsjökull National Park is also home to many rare species of flora and fauna including the arctic fox, reindeer, ptarmigan (rock ptarmigan) and snow bunting. The landscape here varies from rugged mountainscapes of lava rock to green valleys with birch forests.

The three national parks in Iceland are a great way to experience the country's nature. They offer beautiful landscapes, unique wildlife and plenty of activities for visitors of all ages. If you're planning on visiting one of these places soon then make sure you check out our blog post about them!