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Look for rainbows in the rushing cascade, trek across a glacier and learn about Icelandic traditions around this town.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

Get used to the overpowering odor of sulfur in this unearthly place, where steam hisses, mud bubbles and hot water accumulates.

Stroll along the black sand past jagged rock formations and cliffs in the wettest part of the country.

See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.

Visit museums and a magnificent church and stroll leisurely in the botanical garden of what has been nicknamed “the capital of northern Iceland.”

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Marvel at the sea stacks made from volcanic rock that jut out from the ocean. Enjoy learning the mythical tale about their resident trolls.

With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.

Part of a nature reserve, this waterfall crashing into a deep canyon is among the country’s most iconic features.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.

Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.