Sights · Our pick in Reykjavík
Perlan
On Öskjuhlíð
About Perlan
Perlan, on Öskjuhlíð hill, is a nature museum with panoramic views; its exhibitions include Áróra, the first 8K northern-lights planetarium film, a full-scale model of the Látrabjarg bird cliff, the largest seabird cliff in Europe, and a show on the Fagradalsfjall eruption of 2021, in its own words. Phone +354 566 9000.
Why it's on our list
- Áróra planetarium
- Ice cave
- Viewing deck
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Perlan before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Perlan are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminalBus1.5 km18 min walk
- HlemmurBus1.7 km21 min walk
Key sights
- Hallgrímskirkja1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Sky Lagoon2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
- National Museum2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Harpa2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Keflavík Airport38 kmCar or taxi 81 min
Bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminal1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Hlemmur1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min