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#1 Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) The aurora borealis (or northern lights) can be an almost eerie sight: Picture emerald green swirls coloring the otherwise darkened sky. But scientists have a boring explanation for this phenomenal ... Read more » Santi Sukamjanaprai / Getty Images

#2 Golden Circle The Golden Circle is a very popular, 190-mile-long tourist route that runs by Thingvellir National Park; the 105-foot dual cascading waterfall Gullfoss (Golden Falls); and the geothermal Haukadalur valley's Strokkur, a geyser ... Read more » Noppawat Tom Charoensinphon / Getty Images

#3 Sun Voyager (Solfar) You'll find many sculptures scattered throughout Reykjavik, but for panoramic vistas and a look at one of the city's most iconic pieces, walk along the waterfront to the ... Read more » Lu?s Henrique Boucault / Getty Images

#4 South Iceland If you have a limited itinerary, you'll want to prioritize seeing the Golden Circle. But if you're staying in Iceland for multiple days, a trek throughout South Iceland ... Read more » Akemazing / Getty Images

#5 Blue Lagoon About 30 miles southwest of Reykjavik, Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions. This geothermal mineral spa gives off an almost otherworldly look with azure-colored water ... Read more » DieterMeyrl / Getty Images

#6 Hallgrimur's Church (Hallgrimskirkja) Iceland's tallest and largest church is also its most photographed site. Named after 17th-century hymn writer and church scholar Reverend Hallgrímur Pétursson, this church took nearly 50 years to ... Read more » Nora Carol Photography / Getty Images

#7 Laugavegur For open-air shopping, stroll along Laugavegur. This shopping-centric street is filled with boutiques selling souvenirs, clothing and specialty foods like local cheeses and meats. Additionally, you'll find an array ... Read more » Gary J. Wood / Flickr

#8 Harpa One of Reykjavik's easiest structures to recognize is its concert hall and conference center, Harpa. Situated at the western end of the Sculpture and Shore Walk, Harpa's modern ... Read more » Iarigan - Patricia Hamilton / Getty Images

#9 National Museum of Iceland This interactive museum tells the history of Iceland, beginning with its pagan rituals and ending with contemporary fashion. Along the way, you'll "meet" a medieval chief and a 14th-century ... Read more » Michael Labrecque-Jessen / Flickr

#10 The Settlement Exhibition As its name implies, The Settlement Exhibition gives visitors a chance to learn more about Reykjavik's first settlers. The museum's main exhibit is an excavation site, which features ... Read more » Courtesy of The Settlement Exhibition

#11 Arbaer Open Air Museum For a glimpse at what life was like in 19th- and 20th-century Iceland, visit the Árbaer Open Air Museum. This open-air attraction features more than 20 buildings that were originally ... Read more » Graham C99 / Flickr