Perlan

Building Reykjavik, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland

What to expect

Perlan is a must-visit landmark in Reykjavik, offering a unique experience for families. The building features a range of exhibitions, including a real ice cave, a glaciers exhibition, and a northern lights show. The ice cave is a natural phenomenon that takes shape in the wintertime within glaciers, and the glaciers exhibition provides a fascinating glimpse into Icelandic glaciers. The observation deck offers a 360° view of Reykjavik and the surrounding area. Perlan also has a restaurant, bar, café, ice cream parlour, and gift shop. The exhibitions are interactive, making them enjoyable for both kids and adults. Children five years and younger get free access to Perlan, and the place is accessible to everyone

Plan your family visit to the Perlan with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Perlan, a panoramic terrace with a view of the city and the mountains. You can see two artificial geysers (1 inside and 1 outside)

Highlights: We enjoyed the view from the Perlan and the geysers ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Perlan museum, a unique building with a glass dome. We enjoyed the Wonders of Iceland exhibition, the planetarium, and the panoramic views

Highlights: The planetarium was a highlight, with fascinating information about volcanoes. The panoramic views were also incredible ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Perlan museum to learn about the wonders of Iceland

Highlights: The kids loved the augmented reality model of the largest sea cliff in Europe and the virtual aquarium ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Perlan, exploring its ice cave and learning about Iceland's nature

Highlights: We enjoyed the museum, especially the ice cave and the chair made of ice ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Perlan, a museum all about nature, with a planetarium, an ice cave, and different exhibitions

Highlights: The ice cave was the highlight of the museum ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum, went to the free balcony and viewing platform, and saw the Saga Museum

Highlights: The kids enjoyed imitating the musician statues, and we all enjoyed the panoramic views of Reykjavik and the surrounding area ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the Perlan (The Pearl), a unique building located on a hilltop overlooking the city

Highlights: It was a very unique building ✨