Silfra Fissure

Silfra Fissure, located in Thingvellir National Park in Iceland, is a unique underwater rift between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Established as a popular diving and snorkeling site, it offers some of the clearest waters in the world, with visibility exceeding 100 meters. Visitors can explore its vibrant underwater landscapes and swim in the only place on Earth where you can touch two continental plates.

It's the only place in the world where you get a unique fascinating experience of walking between two continents where North America touches Europe. It's a place of historical and cultural importance where the history of the nations began which also made this spot a part of UNESCO world heritage list. The rift valley Iceland is located at the location called 'Silfra' where the tectonic plates meet which makes it one of the best sought- after spots for tourists. It's a crevasse full of clean and ice-cold water where you can swim between the two plates. Visitors from all over the world visit this spot to have a fascinating diving experience in the crystal clear waters of Iceland. One can visit the location by going north from Reykjavik via the Golden Circle, one of the most popular tourist routes in Iceland.