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.

Today is Nature Photography Day 📷From glaciers to small details in the landscape, there’s always something to notice.A n...
15/06/2026

Today is Nature Photography Day 📷

From glaciers to small details in the landscape, there’s always something to notice.

A nod to those who take the time to capture it.

12/06/2026

Why can some ice caves in Iceland only be visited during winter, while others stay open all year?

The answer lies in the ice itself. ❄️

Most natural ice caves form inside active glaciers that are constantly moving and changing. During warmer months, melting and meltwater can make these caves unstable and unsafe to enter.

But some caves form in older, more stable ice, which means they can sometimes be visited outside the traditional ice cave season.

One of Iceland’s most famous examples? Katla Ice Cave near Vík.

And if you’re visiting Iceland outside ice cave season, you can still experience a real ice cave at Perlan in Reykjavík — open every day of the year.

Have you ever visited an ice cave in Iceland?

In June, parts of Iceland turn purple 🌿Lupine spreads quickly across open land, covering fields that were once bare. It ...
12/06/2026

In June, parts of Iceland turn purple 🌿

Lupine spreads quickly across open land, covering fields that were once bare. It was introduced to help stabilise soil, especially in areas affected by erosion.

It worked.

But over time, it has also changed the landscape. Native plants that grow slowly and stay low to the ground can struggle to compete.
And some of the plants that were there before begin to disappear.

A beautiful result of something more complex beneath the surface.

Today is World Oceans Day 🌊World Oceans Day focuses on the role the ocean plays in supporting life, and the need to unde...
08/06/2026

Today is World Oceans Day 🌊

World Oceans Day focuses on the role the ocean plays in supporting life, and the need to understand and protect it.

Around Iceland, the ocean is always in motion. Cold currents flow from the Arctic, warmer water arrives from the south, and where they meet, life builds.
Nutrients rise. Fish gather. Whales follow.

Most of it happens out of sight, beneath the surface.
Even when it looks still, it is part of a much larger system.

Today is Sjómannadagurinn, Seamen’s Day ⚓For generations, life in Iceland has been shaped by the sea. Fishing routes, we...
07/06/2026

Today is Sjómannadagurinn, Seamen’s Day ⚓

For generations, life in Iceland has been shaped by the sea. Fishing routes, weather patterns, and coastal communities all built around it.

The ocean provided food, work, and connection to the outside world. But it also demanded experience, timing, and respect.

Even now, that relationship remains. Harbours still fill in the early hours. Boats still follow the same waters.

A day like this marks that connection, between people and the ocean that surrounds them.

05/06/2026

It’s up to all of us to protect our home. 🌍💚

Today is World Environment Day 🌏In Iceland, the landscape is shaped by subtle changes over time. A glacier thins by a fe...
05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day 🌏

In Iceland, the landscape is shaped by subtle changes over time. A glacier thins by a few centimetres. A season arrives slightly earlier. Snow falls as rain instead.

None of it feels dramatic on its own. But over time, the pattern becomes clear. What looks stable is already shifting.

World Environment Day focuses on how these changes affect both nature and people, and why it matters to protect the systems we depend on.

So while it’s still here, still visible, still within reach, it’s worth paying attention to.

On clear days in Iceland, the landscape appears sharper and closer 🗻Mountains appear closer than they are. Edges look sh...
01/06/2026

On clear days in Iceland, the landscape appears sharper and closer 🗻

Mountains appear closer than they are. Edges look sharper. Colours feel more defined.

Part of it comes from the air itself. Low pollution, constant wind, and open space keep the atmosphere unusually clear.

It’s not just what you’re looking at. It’s what’s not in the way.

29/05/2026

What’s your favourite hike in Iceland? 🚶‍♀️ 🍃 ⛰️

May brings a vibrant change to Iceland's landscape: the green returns 🌱One of the first and most striking signs is the t...
29/05/2026

May brings a vibrant change to Iceland's landscape: the green returns 🌱

One of the first and most striking signs is the thick, neon green moss that carpets the ancient lava fields. This is a landscape coming back to life.

This hardy moss is a pioneer species, one of the first forms of life to colonize the dark, volcanic rock. It clings to the rugged surface, slowly and patiently creating the conditions for other plants to grow.

The contrast of the soft, bright green against the sharp, black lava is a powerful symbol of how life persists and thrives in Iceland.

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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