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At Perlan you truly get to know Iceland, an island born of fire and ice. Scientific wonders come alive all around you – volcanoes, northern lights, glaciers, oceanic wonders, seabirds & so much more. You explore a real ice cave, sit back in a...more

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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Varmahlid 1 | Oskjuhlid, Reykjavik 105, Iceland

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Jim P

61

Reviewed 2 days ago

Fantastic Views and great attraction

Review of: Perlan Museum Grand Tour

We visited the Perlan on our second day of our Iceland vacation. The views from the restaurant and observation deck were spectacular for this time of the year. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to make a complete revolution of the dome/restaurant and the food...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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233kristenh

Copenhagen, Denmark

134

Reviewed 2 days ago

Loved the ice cave

Great experience here, highlights being the aurora video and the ice cave. Lots of interactive spaces for everyone to enjoy and a great 360 view of the city. Would definitely recommend when visiting Reykjavik.More

Date of experience: May 2019

Thank 233kristenh

Dear 233kristenh, thank you for your kind words. Yes, we are happy to bring the wonders of Iceland alive at your fingertips. I hope you enjoyed your adventures at Perlan and that you learned something new about Iceland's nature. We look forward to creating new...More

winedinegolf

Taipei, Taiwan

118

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

A quick tour and dinner

Review of: Wonders of Iceland & Arora - Northern Lights Planetarium Show

The view was absolutely stunning! Located on top of the hill overlooking the entire capital, while the restaurant slowly rotates giving you a 360 panoramic view.

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cooperholic

Tampere, Finland

514

Reviewed 4 days ago

Ice cave inside!

Great and as I've heard, the biggest museum in Iceland. Very informative and has a lot of things to watch. Interesting exhibitions and the view from the platform is beautiful. Quite expensive, but worth visiting.More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank cooperholic

Dear cooperholic, thank you for writing to us about your experience. Yes, Perlan is a world-class experience center where you can learn all about Iceland's scientific wonders. I hope you enjoyed your adventures here - northern lights in the Planetarium, lifelike birds in the cliff,...More

hauyireview

Loughborough, United Kingdom

169

Reviewed 5 days ago

Ice cave was the best!

A great view of the city, great staff, interesting Iceland history, wonderful displays and a free shuttle from the city. Definitely worth your time!More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank hauyireview

Thank you, hauyireview, for your kind words. Yes, Perlan is a world-class experience center where Icelandic nature comes alive like never before. Did you see Áróra, our northern lights Planetarium show? There, you virtually fly through outer space to see how northern lights form, see...More

N7270SFjessicac

Lansing, Michigan

3

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Worth it!

Review of: Arora - Northern Lights Planetarium Show

"Tourists trap" or not, this is an awesome exhibit. Very educational and interactive. I really enjoyed Aurora, the show, but the ice cave is pretty sweet as well as learning about the geologic formation of Iceland.More

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Dear N7270SFjessicac, thank you for writing to us about your experience. Perlan is a world-class experience center. We are happy to work with renowned museum artists, top-scientists, leading photographers & more experts to create our spectacles. By no means are our exhibits only designed for...More

NellyZoe

203

Reviewed 6 days ago

360 degrees Reykjavik

This place lets you have a 360 degrees view of Reykjavik ! Also lets you experience a polar cave. You can take a free shuttle bus from Harpa and it runs every 30 mins.More

Date of experience: May 2019

Thank NellyZoe

Thank you, NellyZoe, for writing to us about your lovely day. Yes, we are happy to bring Iceland's natural wonders alive like never before. Did you see our northern lights Planetarium show, Áróra? You see how northern lights from in outer space, see them dance...More

David R

124

Reviewed 1 week ago

Very cool museum with fantastic views

Review of: Perlan Museum Grand Tour

I wasn't sure if I wanted to see this place but glad I decided to go! I took the free bus which was offered in front of the Harpa concert hall. The museum buidling itself is impressive, and sits on the biggest hill in the...More

Date of experience: June 2018

Thank David R

Thank you, David, for writing to us about your beautiful day. I am happy you dropped by and that you enjoyed your adventures at Perlan. This is exactly what we strive to do - let you learn all about Iceland's magical nature while exploring hands-on...More

terryriba

Fussen, Germany

111

Reviewed 1 week ago

Modern interactive museum

Have been to many science museums but never have seen it work so successful. One main exhibit is ice cave, another volcanoes and then planetarium show on northern lights. All amazing and then a cafe on top of the glass ceiling, rpthiugh it was raining...More

Date of experience: May 2019

Thank terryriba

What a wonderful day - thank you, terryriba, for writing to us about it. We are happy to bring Iceland's nature alive like nowhere else, right at your fingertips. Experience is our favorite way to learn and we are happy you enjoyed our spectacles. Feel...More

Christine H

21

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Exhibition visit

Review of: Perlan Wonders of Iceland - Ice cave & Icelandic Nature Exhibition

Quite good but very expensive. Not value for money. Learnt a great deal about the geology and about climate change so informative.

Date of experience: May 2019

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1984Juanita

We will be docking at Skarfabakki Harbour on 18 + 19JUNE On 18 JUNE we have a day full of touring. On 19 JUNE we would like to see the Perlan show "Wonders of Iceland & Áróra" There is a shuttle but that will take you to Harpa... What is the best way to get from Skarfabakki harbor to Perlan?

April 1, 2019|

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Hi Juanita, How wonderful, this sounds like a wonderful vacation. Yes, walking from Skarfabakki to Harpa (where our shuttle bus stops) takes about 50 minutes. However, a walk from Skarfabakki to Perlan is only a few... More

EH1405

Do you have to pay for a one year old?

March 22, 2019|

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Hi EH1405, thank you for your question. Children under 6 years old get free access to all of our exhibits - when accompanied by adults. Feel free to let us know if you have further questions. Kindly, Edda

Lagerdrink

Hi Does the free shuttle bus only pick up from Harpa? Are there any other pick up points in the route? Thank you

February 17, 2019|

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Dear Lagerdrink, thank you for contacting us. Our Free Shuttle bus sometimes goes by IcelandAir Hotel Natura, which is very close to Perlan. But the safe choice is to catch it by Harpan. Feel free to contact us if you... More