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Iceland’s South Coast Is Perfect for First-time Visitors — How to See the Blue Lagoon, Waterfalls, and More in 5 Days I came for the northern lights and left seeing so much more.

It is also between the famous Geysir attraction and Gullfoss waterfall. If you can't wait until August, the current Blue Lagoon is open, which first opened in 1987 and now welcomes millions a year.