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Iceland’s natural beauty is undeniable and incomparable to any other place in the world. With an ever-changing landscape, these five places are among the most amazing places to visit in Iceland that you’ll love to explore on your next trip. Each of these top 5 amazing places has its own unique history, atmosphere, and natural beauty, making each of them well worth seeing during your visit to Iceland. So pack your bags, grab your passport, and get ready to explore these amazing places in Iceland.

Glacier Lagoon

The Glacier Lagoon is a surreal pool of blue water that's filled with icebergs and chunks of ice. The best way to get there is by boat. It's one of the most popular places in Iceland, so it can be crowded during the summer months (May-August). Visitors should come with wet suits for the chilly water. If you're looking for solitude, this might not be your best choice. However, if you want to experience some amazing natural beauty up close and personal, this is perfect. The lagoon has no waves, which makes it easy to walk right out on the bergs or just float around enjoying how tranquil everything is. There are also hot pots along the sides of the lagoon where visitors can warm up afterwards.

Golden Circle

Visit the Golden Circle for great scenery and an awesome experience. See Thingvellir National Park where two continental plates meet, explore a variety of thermal springs, see Skogafoss waterfall, walk through the Hraunfossar waterfalls and have lunch at Hallgrimskirkja Church overlooking Lake Thingvallavatn.

Blue Lagoon

One of the most popular attractions in Iceland is the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa found outside of Reykjavík. The Blue Lagoon is known for its soothing and healing properties, which are said to help improve skin conditions. It also contains minerals like silica and sulphur that can aid with detoxification. Plus, it's one of the few places in Iceland where you'll be able to get a tan. If you want to take things up a notch be sure to book one of the tours in Reykjavik with your visit. The tours range from general tours of Reykjavik and tours focused on music or history.

Thingvellir National Park

It's also one of the few places where you can explore tectonic plates, which are at different depths beneath your feet depending on where you walk. The history behind Thingvellir National Park dates back thousands of years ago when it was first created by volcanic eruptions, forming the dramatic landscape that makes it so special today. Nowadays people travel from all over the world to experience this amazing place and learn more about Icelandic culture and heritage through a variety of tours and activities.

Reykjanes Peninsula

The Reykjanes Peninsula has a significant amount of geothermal activity. Here, you will find the world's most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver. The Reykjanes Peninsula is also home to the Laugafell volcano and the Krafla volcano which both have lava fields and craters that can be seen from the ground or air.