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Despite Iceland being known for its mighty waterfalls, there is more to do than visit waterfalls in Iceland.

Probably the first place people visit in Iceland is Reykjavik. Reykjavik is a cozy little city with a wonderful museum, "Perlan-Wonders of Iceland." You can also visit some architectural marvels: Harpa concert hall or Hallgrímskirkja Church.

Very popular is also a day trip to the "golden circle" which is full of highlights. A great start to a wonderful trip to Iceland

Nr 1 tourist attraction in Iceland:
"the golden circle"

The "golden circle" is a scenic route that runs from Reykjavik to Thingvellir, to Gullfoss and back via Selfoss to Reykjavik. This 300 km route runs along several great tourist attractions like Thingvellir with the beautiful Öxaráfoss, Laugarvatn, Geysir and Strokkur, Gullfoss and Kerið Crater.

Skogafoss waterfall, Southern Iceland

3. Skógafoss

Skógar, Suðurland

4. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Hornafjörður, Suðurland

Dettifoss

5. Dettifoss

Hólsfjallavegur, Norðurland

6. Whale watching

Husavk, Norðurland

Namaskard-Hverir-Myvatn

7. Geothermal Area - Námaskarð

Reykjahlíð, Norðurland

Haifoss-Iceland

8. Haifoss-Granni

Stöng, Suðurland

9. Snæfellsnes pennsula

Snæfellsnes, Vesturland

Seljalands​foss

10. Seljalandsfoss-Gljúfrabúi

Hvolsvöllur, Suðurland