Perlan - Wonders of Iceland

Perlan - Wonders of Iceland Experience & learn to understand Iceland’s unique nature at Perlan – Wonders of Iceland. You can catch a Planetarium show every whole hour, every day!
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At Perlan’s exhibitions you learn all about Icelandic nature in interactive and fun ways. Natural wonders come alive at your fingertips – volcanoes, northern lights, glaciers, ocean-life, seabirds and so much more. You explore a real ice cave, sit back in a first-class Planetarium, have fun with interactive displays and enjoy views all over Reykjavík city. On Pelran’s top floor, there is a cafe and a restaurant.

Every autumn, thousands of sheep return from Iceland's highlands 🐑Throughout the summer, sheep roam freely across mounta...
14/09/2026

Every autumn, thousands of sheep return from Iceland's highlands 🐑

Throughout the summer, sheep roam freely across mountains and valleys, grazing on natural vegetation.

In September, farmers gather them during Réttir (Annual Sheep Round-Up), a tradition that has been part of Icelandic life for centuries.

It's one of the clearest signs that summer is coming to an end.

12/09/2026

Save this hike for your summer trip to Iceland 🥾🇮🇸

📍 Glymur, Hvalfjörður
 ⏱️ Around 3 - 4 hours
 🥾 Proper hiking shoes recommended
 🌊 Two river crossings
 🚗 About 1 hour from Reykjavík

Glymur is such a fun hike, and the views along the way are just as worth it as the waterfall itself!

This one is best for the warmer months - always check the conditions and whether the river crossings are accessible before heading out.

Northern lights season is now well underway in Iceland ✨As the nights grow longer, the chances of seeing the aurora cont...
11/09/2026

Northern lights season is now well underway in Iceland ✨

As the nights grow longer, the chances of seeing the aurora continue to improve. But darkness is only part of the story.

The lights appear when charged particles from the Sun interact with gases high in Earth's atmosphere, creating the colours that move across the night sky.

Every display is shaped by solar activity, weather, and the atmosphere, making each one unique.

Why do so many mushrooms appear in autumn? 🍄Mushrooms are the visible part of a much larger network hidden beneath the g...
07/09/2026

Why do so many mushrooms appear in autumn? 🍄

Mushrooms are the visible part of a much larger network hidden beneath the ground.

Throughout the year, fungi grow underground, breaking down organic material and forming connections with the roots of trees and plants. As temperatures cool and moisture increases, many produce the mushrooms we see above the surface.

Most of the organism remains hidden, quietly supporting the ecosystem below our feet.

Why does Iceland have so many waterfalls? 💧Much of the country's water begins as snow and ice. As glaciers melt and rive...
04/09/2026

Why does Iceland have so many waterfalls? 💧

Much of the country's water begins as snow and ice. As glaciers melt and rivers flow toward the coast, they cross lava fields, valleys, and steep cliffs created by volcanic activity.

The result is a landscape where waterfalls are not the exception, but part of the journey the water takes.

Discover Iceland's natural wonders under one roof at Perlan 🌍Explore a real indoor ice cave, experience the forces behin...
01/09/2026

Discover Iceland's natural wonders under one roof at Perlan 🌍

Explore a real indoor ice cave, experience the forces behind volcanic eruptions, watch the northern lights dance across the planetarium dome, and discover how glaciers, volcanoes, oceans, and wildlife have shaped Iceland through interactive exhibitions.

Whether you're visiting Iceland for the first time or seeing it from a new perspective, Perlan brings the country's nature and science together in one place.

01/09/2026

Meet Ugla, our office dog! 🐶

Whenever she walks around Perlan, she gets all the attention and plenty of cuddles. She’s loved by guests and the whole team alike 🤍

30/08/2026

One of those little Icelandic traditions that makes the end of summer feel special. 🫐🇮🇸

It’s called berjamó - heading out into nature to pick wild berries.

Late summer is berry season in Iceland, and you can find wild bláber (bog bilberries), darker aðalbláber (bilberries) and krækiber (crowberries) growing across the countryside.

Fresh air, stained fingers and probably more berries eaten than actually made it home. 😅

Have you ever gone berry picking in Iceland?

On this day, August 29, 2014, the Holuhraun eruption began 🌋Over the following months, lava spread across a vast area no...
29/08/2026

On this day, August 29, 2014, the Holuhraun eruption began 🌋

Over the following months, lava spread across a vast area north of Vatnajökull, creating one of Iceland’s largest lava fields in modern times.

The eruption produced enough lava to cover more than 80 square kilometres and transformed the landscape in a matter of months.

Address

Öskjuhlíð
Reykjavík
105

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 09:00 - 21:00
Sunday 09:00 - 21:00

Telephone

+354 5669000

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