Reykjavik Pictures

Wander next to Reykjavik's harbor and you'll come across the Sun Voyager, a steel sculpture designed by Jon Gunnar Arnason. Lu?s Henrique Boucault Getty Images

One of the Golden Circle's most impressive sights is Gullfoss, a 105-foot dual cascading waterfall. Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon Getty Images

Icelandic horses can be found roaming throughout Iceland. Photo by Benjawan Sittidech Getty Images

One of Reykjavik's most iconic buildings is Hallgrímur's Church, a working church named after Reverend Hallgrímur Pétursson. Nora Carol Photography Getty Images

One of South Iceland's most popular natural wonders to visit is Seljalandsfoss, a waterfall you can walk behind. Akemazing Getty Images

You'll come across Thingvellir National Park while exploring the Golden Circle. bravobravo Getty Images

The downtown area enncompasses some of Reykjavik's main attractions, including Laugavegur and Hallgrímur's Church. o palsson Flickr

After snapping photos of the Sun Voyager sculpture, stroll along the Sculpture and Shore Walk to check out Harpa's award-winning exterior. Iarigan - Patricia Hamilton Getty Images

Though Iceland's natural wonders are stunning throughout the year, for jaw-dropping photos of waterfalls, glaciers and more at night, visit in the winter when the aurora borealis can be seen. Santi Sukamjanaprai Getty Images

A staple in all Icelanders' diets, Íslensk kjötsúpa (a traditional lamb soup) is just as flavorful as it is hearty. Roy Hsu Getty Images

Visitors frequent the Blue Lagoon, a geotherminal mineral spa, to relax their troubles away. DieterMeyrl Getty Images

At the National Museum of Iceland, visitors will find a variety of artifacts belonging to Iceland's first inhabitants, as well as exhibits about Icelandic history, such as a traditional Icelandic boat and an early Icelandic home. Michael Labrecque-Jessen Flickr

South Iceland boasts an array of natural wonders, including Reynisfjara, a black-sand beach with a basalt cave. alexeys Getty Images

Shopaholics will love popping into the boutiques lining Laugavegur. Gary J. Wood Flickr

Take a step back in time as you explore the 19th- and 20th-century homes preserved and on display at the Árbaer Open Air Museum. Graham C99 Flickr

Only one of two geysers – Strokkur – at the Geysir Geothermal Field (a stop along the Golden Circle) still erupts. Natthawat Getty Images

The best spot to grab a pylsur (or hot dog) in Reykjavik is at Baejarins Beztu Pylsur in the city center. JasonDoiy Getty Images

Head underground into The Settlement Exhibition and you'll discover Viking ruins and interactive displays depicting how Iceland's earliest settlers lived in Reykjavik. Courtesy of The Settlement Exhibition