What are the best things to see and do in Iceland?

We are going to Iceland in August. Any suggestions of things to do, places to see?

• Answer:

  When I was in Iceland, I enjoyed going to the Gullfoss waterfall and the Geysir area. Thingvellir is also interesting. It's were the first Parliament was started. You should also definitely go to the Blue Lagoon. Visit the Saga Museum: http://www.sagamuseum.is/ Eat at Perlan - the views from the revolving restaurant are very good. The Arbaer museum is also very good, in my opinion. It has restored buildings moved from various locations around the country and people in period costumes demonstrating what life might have been like. It's similar to the Kulturen in Lund, Sweden or the Outdoor Museum in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands - both also worth seeing if you're in those countries. More ideas: http://www.icelandtouristboard.com/news.php. There are a number of interesting events in August. If you're lucky, see the baby puffins leave the nests for the first time. Take your camera and a lot of memory/film.