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It makes sense to base yourself in Reykjavik since most of the country’s greatest attractions are located in close proximity. Home to an abundance of natural phenomena – from fiery volcanoes to cooling waterfalls – you’ll see it all by taking a trip around the peripheral Ring Road.

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Perlan (The Pearl)
This five-level, dome-like complex includes restaurants, bars, a garden, a historical museum, and more. It also provides the best panoramic view of Reykjavik and the surrounding mountains. 1.5 miles from the city center, you may want to travel by car or bus (take No. 7).
Oskjuhlio Hill; Reykjavik; 011-354-562-0200; www.perlan.is
Tags: family | culture | culinary | history | art
Grótta Lighthouse
Rent a bike at Borgarhjól in the city center and pedal out five miles to this vacant, 1897-built lighthouse for stunning views of the city from afar.
Hverfisgata 50; Reykjavik; 011-354-551-5653
Tags: international travel | biking | outdoors
The Culture House
Check out impressive medieval manuscripts, learn about the origins and history of Iceland’s geothermal activity, and view temporary exhibitions.
Hverfisgata 15; Reykjavik; 011-354-545-1400; www.thjodmenning.is/index_english.htm
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Grasagarður Reykjavikur (Reykjavik Botanical Gardens)
The country’s unique flora and fauna – including arctic fireweed and gyrfalcons – are on display at this lush oasis on the city’s outskirts. Hit up the adjacent indoor ice rink when you’ve had your fill of wildlife.
Skúlatún 2; Reykjavik; 011-354-553-8870
Tags: family | culture | wildlife | outdoors
National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn)
This converted ice house houses a wide collection of 19th- and 20th-century Icelandic and international art. Best of all, admission is free (an oddity in one of the world’s most expensive cities).
Fríkirkjuvegi 7; Reykjavik; 011-354-515-9600; www.listasafn.is
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Kolaportið Flea Market
This harbor-side warehouse attracts Iceland’s treasure hunters each weekend with myriad odds and ends – from second-hand clothing and handcrafted jewelry to traditional Icelandic candy and fermented shark cubes.
Geirsgata; Reykjavik
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Ice sports
At any time of year, you can go ice climbing, glacier walking, snowmobiling, and more on the enormous ice cap Vatnajökull. Just be sure and go with a professional: Conditions are dangerous to newcomers who don’t know the area. We recommend booking a tour through Reykjavik Excursions as it has the widest range of offerings.
Reykjavik Excursions; Reykjavik Vatnsmýrarvegi 10; Reykjavik; 011-354-562-1011; www.re.is
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