Perlan, Museum building on Oskjuhlid hill, Reykjavík, Iceland
The glass-domed structure rests upon six cylindrical water tanks and contains exhibitions about Icelandic nature, including glaciers, volcanoes, and northern lights displays.
The first water tank was built in 1939, and in 1991 the site transformed into a public building following the vision of Reykjavík mayor Davíð Oddsson.
The museum presents exhibitions about Iceland's geological formation, wildlife, and natural phenomena through interactive displays and educational presentations.
Located 61 meters above sea level, the facility maintains operating hours from 09:00 to 21:00 and includes a restaurant, observation deck, and gift shop.
The structure contains a 100-meter-long ice cave constructed with 400 tons of ice, plus a rotating restaurant floor offering panoramic views of Reykjavík.
Location: Reykjavík
Inception: 1991
Floors above the ground: 5
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 1 Varmahlíð 105 Reykjavík
Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00
Phone: +3545620200
Website: https://perlan.is
GPS coordinates: 64.12917,-21.91917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:34
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