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Perlan (The Pearl)
Best time to visit
Late afternoon on clear days for golden-hour views and city lights after dusk; winter nights can occasionally reveal the Northern Lights above the dome.
Budget tips
Adult admission typically about 3,000–3,800 ISK, with discounts for children and seniors, and no regular free days; check online for combo tickets. Reykjavik City Card often includes entry, and booking timed planetarium slots in advance saves waiting time and sometimes offers small discounts.
Recommended for
Families, Photography enthusiasts, Geology and nature lovers, Short-stay city travelers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Nopeat faktat: Perched atop enormous geothermal hot-water tanks, a mirrored glass dome gives the site a floating, futuristic look. Visitors wander a circular observation level with sweeping 360-degree panoramas, often spotting the northern lights streaking across the horizon.
Kohokohdat: Step into a carved ice tunnel where the air tastes faintly of mineral melt and tiny crystalline drips echo underfoot. A cozy café pours hot berry tea beneath the dome while curious hands press against a glacier wall chilled to about zero degrees Celsius, a startling contrast you can both see and feel.
Insider tips
- Wear a windproof layer and comfortable shoes, the rooftop can be chilly and exposed.
- Head to the rooftop slightly before sunset for best photos of the city, sea, and Hallgrímskirkja in the distance.
- If short on time, skip the café and focus on the Wonders of Iceland exhibition and quick planetarium show.
- Visit on weekday mornings or late afternoons to avoid tour-group crowds and long queues.
Klikkaa varataksesi MAKSUTON kävelykierros kohteessa Reykjavík, Iceland
Paras tapa kokea kaupunki paikallisen oppaan kanssa.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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