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Perlan – Wonders of Iceland

Name: Perlan – Wonders of Iceland
Brand: Iceland Travel Guide
SKU: 90443
Price: 6890 ISK
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Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Visitor in the blue ice tunnel at Perlan

Perlan's Wonders of Iceland exhibition brings the country's nature indoors: an ice cave you can walk through, exhibits on glaciers and volcanoes, and a planetarium show about the Northern Lights, all on a hill just outside downtown Reykjavik.

Ice caveGlacier & Forces of Nature exhibitsAurora planetarium showObservation deck

Walk through a man-made ice cave over 100 metres long, kept below freezing
See footage and displays on Iceland's volcanoes, glaciers and wildlife
The Áróra planetarium show on the Northern Lights, shown year-round regardless of weather
360-degree views of Reykjavik and the surrounding coast from the observation deck
A rotating restaurant and cafe on site if you want to make an afternoon of it

Your day, stop by stop

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1Arrival at PerlanEnter the Wonders of Iceland exhibition.

Perlan is a glass-domed building on Öskjuhlíð hill, built over the city's hot water storage tanks, about 3 km from downtown Reykjavík. There is free parking on site. You enter the Wonders of Iceland exhibition here, and the whole visit takes about 3 hours.

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Ice caveWalk through a man-made ice cave over 100 metres long.

A real ice tunnel over 100 metres long, kept below freezing, built to give a sense of Iceland's glaciers without needing to travel to one. You spend about 15 to 20 minutes inside. It is below 0°C, so wear a layer even in summer.

Time here · 15–20 minutesFacts · kept below 0°C, so wear a layer even in summer

Inside the glass dome of Perlan at sunset

Glacier & Forces of Nature exhibitsDisplays on Iceland's glaciers, volcanoes and wildlife.

Interactive exhibits cover Iceland's ice caps, its volcanic and tectonic activity, and its birdlife, including a recreation of the Látrabjarg bird cliffs. Allow 45 to 60 minutes.

Time here · 45–60 minutes

Áróra planetarium showA dome show on the science and stories behind the Northern Lights.

A planetarium film of around 25 minutes about the science and stories behind the Northern Lights, shown throughout the day so you can see it regardless of season or weather.

Time here · around 25 minutes

Visitor on the observation deck at Perlan

Observation deckA 360-degree viewing platform over Reykjavik and the coast.

The observation deck and glass dome of Perlan

The top of the building gives a 360-degree open view across the city, the bay and the mountains beyond. There is a rotating restaurant and a café on site.

Facilities · rotating restaurant and cafe on site

About the Perlan Wonders of Iceland

Perlan sits on Öskjuhlíð hill just outside the city centre, and the Wonders of Iceland exhibition inside is built around the country's nature: an ice cave, a glacier exhibit, a section on Iceland's volcanic activity, and displays on birdlife including a recreation of the Látrabjarg cliffs. It works well on a day when the weather outside is not cooperating, since it is all indoors.

The ice cave is the centrepiece: a real, man-made tunnel of ice kept below freezing, so wrap up before you go in even if it is mild outside. The planetarium show on the Northern Lights is a good option if you are visiting outside aurora season or simply do not want to stay up late chasing them, since it recreates the display regardless of the weather.

Give yourself around two hours to see the exhibition properly, and add more time if you want to eat at the on-site restaurant or linger on the observation deck, which gives a wide view over Reykjavik and the coastline.

Included

Entry to the Wonders of Iceland exhibition
Real indoor ice cave
Volcano show
Áróra Northern Lights planetarium show
360° observation deck

Not included

Transport to Perlan
Food and drinks at the restaurant or cafe

What to bring

A layer for the ice cave, which is kept below freezing

Good to know

Allow about 3 hours to see the exhibition, ice cave, planetarium show and observation deck
Suitable for all ages, and a good option on a rainy or very cold day
Perlan is about 3 km from downtown Reykjavik, with free parking on site
Open every day from 9:00 to 21:00, except during the holiday season and some events
Wheelchair and stroller accessible

Questions people ask

Is this suitable for young children?

Yes, there is no minimum age, and the exhibits are hands-on and visual.

How cold is the ice cave?

It is kept below freezing, so bring a jacket even if the weather outside is mild.

Can we see the Northern Lights show even in summer?

Yes, the planetarium show runs year-round regardless of season or weather.

Is transport included?

No, you make your own way to Perlan; it is a short trip from downtown Reykjavik.

Is the planetarium show included?

Yes, the Áróra Northern Lights show in the planetarium is included in this ticket.

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Nice experience in Reykjavik

Perlan was a nice experience in Reykjavik. Our kids loved it. We had help from Iceland Travel Guides to help us plan our trip and this is what we did:
Day 1: Reykjavik Food Tour - great experience!
Day 2: Golden Circle, tomato farm and Sky Lagoon - our best day, were really in awe of the Icelandic nature
Day 3: South Coast tour - stunning landscapes
Day 4: Time in Reykjavik, went to Perlan Museum and the Lava show
Day 5: A trip all the way to Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and the diamond beach - long day but worth it.

Anastasia H. · March 2026

From6,890 ISKPer person