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Iceland, officially the Republic of Iceland (Icelandic: Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland; IPA: ) is a European island nation in the northern Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, and the Faroe Islands. ^

  • The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa and the most famous sight in Iceland. For passengers departing or arriving on afternoon flights Reykjavík Excursions offers airport transfers which include a visit to the Blue Lagoon (from 3400 ISK).

A bus from the Main Bus Station in Reykjavík takes 40 minutes and costs 3000 ISK, including admission to the Blue Lagoon.

For an out of the way drive rent a car and travel along the southern part of the ring road to the town of Vík with its magnificent black sand beaches, rock outcroppings, glaciers, and lava fields.

South-central Iceland, easily accessible by car or tour from Reykjavík, boasts a number of sights;

  • The Gullfoss waterfall is quite spectacular.
  • Geysir , the namesake of all geysers, and its neighbor Strokkur which erupts every five minutes or so.
  • Þingvellir National Park, a beautiful landscape of water-cut lava fields, which is historically important as the site of Iceland's parliamentary government circa 930 AD.

The rest if Iceland also boasts amazing sights;

  • Vatnajökull glacier is located in Southeast Iceland and is Europe's largest glacier.
  • , the largest glacier lake in Iceland, is located off Route 1 and part of Vatnajökull glacier.
  • In the colder months, one may frequently get stunning views of the Aurora Borealis, a.k.a. Northern Lights anywhere away from city lights.
  • is home to the Icelandic Phallological Museum .
  • The Iceland Saga Trail Association is an association for those involved in history- and saga-related tourism in Iceland. The members offer museums, exhibitions, heritage sites, festivals and the sites of certain sagas.
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