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Perlan

Reykjavík AreaNatural history museumWheelchair accessible

About

Six cylinders of hot water with a glass dome dropped on top, standing on Öskjuhlíð hill above the city. Four of the tanks still hold Reykjavík's hot water; one has been hollowed out into an ice cave and another into a planetarium. The building opened to the public on 21 June 1991 and works now as a natural history museum, with an observation deck running the whole way round the dome.

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Map of Perlan

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64.1292°N, 21.9189°W · Reykjavík Area

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Getting there
Road 418 (Bústaðavegur)
Off the main road
0.8 km from Route 49
Nearest town
Kópavogsbær — 2.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
2 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,059 mapped places within 20 km

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Perlan weather and conditions

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3°Covercast · feels 0°C2 m/swind8 h 46 mdaylight · 08:49 – 17:35
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Perlan — photo by Wikimedia CommonsPhoto: Wikimedia Commons

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Saga Museum< 1 km
  2. 2Kjarvalsstaðir1 km
  3. 3Listasafn Einars Jónssonar1 km
  4. 4Listasafn ASÍ1 km
  5. 5Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar1 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Búrfoss4 km
  2. 2Sjávarfoss4 km
  3. 3Ullarfoss4 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Nauthólsvík< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region1 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir1 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Bústaðavegur< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
  2. 2Skógarhlíð< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
  3. 3Öskjuhlíð< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus1 km
  2. 2Hagkaup1 km
  3. 3Krónan2 km
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Frequently
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Where is Perlan?
Perlan is in Reykjavík Area, Iceland. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your drive — check live road conditions first, especially outside summer.
Is there an entry fee at Perlan?
We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Perlan. Many smaller Icelandic museums charge a modest fee and keep seasonal hours — check the museum's website before you go.
What are the opening hours of Perlan?
Opening hours for Perlan vary by season and aren't confirmed here. Many smaller Icelandic museums open only in summer or by arrangement — check the museum's website or call ahead before you go.
Is Perlan wheelchair accessible?
Perlan is marked as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Older or turf-built museums can still have uneven ground, so contact them if you have specific access needs.

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All museums36 museums in Reykjavík Area, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
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