By Lauren Rey
Introduction
An extraordinary *"Land of Fire and Ice"*, see what famous Iceland landmarks await...
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Iceland's Ring Road is a 1322 km (or 820 miles) road that encircles nearly the...
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Vatnajökull is Iceland's largest National Park covering over 12,000 square kilometers (or 4,600 square miles)...
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Diamond Beach is a unique volcanic sand beach near the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Its proximity...
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Founded in 1992 originally for medical purposes, the Blue Lagoon holds around 9 million liters...
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Iceland's Vestmannaeyjar, also known as the Westman Islands, is home to the world's largest puffin...
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Known as the most scenic road in Iceland, the Golden Circle encompasses 250 km (or...
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One of the most famous National Parks in Iceland, Thingvellir is known as the place...
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Known for its dramatic basalt columns, volcanic sand, and sea stacks, Reynisfjara is one of...
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Known as "the Blue Lagoon of the North" the Mývatn Nature Baths offer a similar...
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"Into the Glacier" takes visitors 500 meters inside the Langjökull Glacier. It is the "world's...
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Aurora Reykjavík is a museum and tour operator dedicated to all things Northern Lights! It...
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In 1973, a Super DC-3 Naval Aircraft went down over the glacial plains of Sólheimasandur...
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One of the most famous landmarks of Iceland, Hallgrímskirkja Church towers over the capital city...
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Designed by famed artist Ólafur Elíasson, the Harpa is one of the most iconic buildings...
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Known for its giant pillars and dome-shaped top, the Perlan showcases the "Wonders of Iceland...
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Friðheimar is Iceland's famous tomato greenhouse and restaurant. Friðheimar grows a variety of tomatoes as...
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Known as "an ode to the sun," the Sun Voyager or Sólfar, was designed by...
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Leifur Eiríksson was a 10th-century Norse explorer believed to be the first European to arrive...
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The Arctic Henge lies in a remote area near the Arctic Circle. Inspired by the...
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Grábrókargígar has been a protected site in western Iceland since 1962. It is home to...
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The historic Viking Village is one of many Viking-themed Iceland tourist attractions. The buildings are...
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In 2001, ruins of an ancient Viking settlement were found at a construction site in...
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The Herjólfsdalur Viking Ruins are the remains of turf houses believed to be from some...
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The ruins of Eiriksstadir tell the tale of an ancient Viking homestead. Eiriksstadir was once...
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Grafarkirkja is Iceland's oldest church, dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to...
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Known as the cave of "Dragon Glass," Katla Ice Cave is a stunning, natural ice...
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One of the most visited areas along the Golden Circle, the Geysir Geothermal Area is...
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With a rushing veil of water over 60 meters tall, Skógafoss is one of the...
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Jökulsárlón is Iceland's largest and perhaps most stunning glacial lagoon. A nearly constant flow of...
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Formed sometime between 3000 and 6000 years ago, the Kerið Crater is another example of...
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Located right off the Golden Circle, Gulfoss is another of Iceland's most popular waterfall stops...
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The steamy blue waters inside Grjótagjá Cave have been mostly a locally kept secret, until...
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Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. It is thanks in part...
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Winter in Iceland opens up new opportunities to explore the country's many natural ice caves...
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Lake Mývatn is one of the largest lakes in Iceland. Its striking blue waters, dark...
Conclusion
With so many unique and exciting things to do in Iceland, it's no wonder this...
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