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Perlan Tanks photo By Ray Swi-hymn

Top 10 Amazing Facts about Perlan, Iceland

Perlan is a natural Exploratorium and among Reykjavik’s main landmarks. it is suited on the top of Oskjuhlid hill. Initially, it was only a cluster of hot water tanks, however in 1991 it was converted to a building open to the public . It know hosts a observation deck, a restarant, and a cafe.

Since it is located on top of hill, Perlin offers a view over Reykjavik and its surrounding areas. It is one of a must visit place to all tourist to enjoy this amazing view. It has opening and closing hours so is goodbto keep time. Perlan is opens at 6.am  and closes at 6.pm everyday.

1. Get to Enjoy the Amazing Views of Reykjavik City

View from Perlan Deck photo By Xfigpower

In Perlan, you get to enjoy the amazing view of Reykjavik city. When you get to Perlin 4^th floor observation Deck, it provides a breathtaking of all the surrounding views over the Reykjavik area. This is one of the best viewpoints in Reykjavik because you can see all the stunning landscapes and the surrounding.

 When you a here you get to enjoy and see the picturesque landmarks of Reykjavik city, Mount Keilir; which is a cone-shaped volcanic mountain and Snaefellsjokull Glacier among others. While here you can as well take magnificent photos of Reykjavik from the 360-degree Observation Deck for memories.

2. Its Architecture

Perlin Mosque has amazing architecture. It was designed by architect Ingimundur Sveinsson and on June 21, 1991, it was opened to the public.

The Mosque is made of an immense glass dome that sits on six hot-water tanks. Each hot water tank carries 4 million litres of geothermal hot water. During winter since it is cool hot water runs through the frame while cold water is used in the Summer time.

3. Availability of Restaurant

Perlan mosque has a restaurant and cafe available for tourists visiting. The restaurant is located inside Perlan. Kaffitar café and the Ut I Blainn Restaurant are some of the restaurants located in this beautiful glass dome mosque.

Ut I Blainn is a lively, bistro-style restaurant serving European or Icelandic cuisine. It is amazing that when you visit you don’t need to get out looking for a place to eat or grab a drink since this restaurant and café are readily available here. However, it is good to note that if you want to have dinner here, it’s a good idea to reserve a table at the restaurant online in advance since many people visit and you may miss a place.

4. Learn about the Awesome Forces of Nature

When you visit the Perlin you get to be educated about the Forces of Nature. Glaciers exhibit is part of the Wonders of Iceland exhibition at Perlan. Through a series of interactive displays, you get to learn about all aspects of their creation, the effects they have on land, not forgetting the life forms that can be found on them.

The glaciers exhibit is one of the must-visit experiences I recommend in Perlan. It is an interesting experience for both children and adults as it provides a thought-provoking look at what will happen in the future when Iceland’s glaciers disappear.

5. Experience the Whole of Iceland From One Location

View from Perlan Deck photo By Xfigpower

In case you are travelling with young children tiresome and stressful to carry, people with limited mobility or you have limited time in Iceland it may not be possible to experience everything all the amazing things Iceland has to offer. Nevertheless, even if you have enough time in Iceland, it is impossible to see the Northern Lights in summer or find puffins in winter.

 That’s why the Perlan museum is so special since it is almost a one-stop shop for experiencing all the natural wonders of Iceland. In the Observation Deck which offers 360-degree amazing views, you are able to view the Northern Lights, experience the frigid temperatures of the cave made of ice, watch sea-birds nesting on a cliff and learn about Volcanoes and glaciers among others.

6. Walk Inside a Real Ice Cave

Perlan’s Ice Cave and Tunnel is one of the main reasons to visit Perlan in Reykjavik. The Perlan Ice cave, a Man-made marvel was made using 350 tons of snow from Icelandic mountains.

It is 100 meters long and it truly feels like walking inside a glacier. The ice tunnel in Perlan in Reykjavik is one of the most impressive Ice caves in the mountains. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to walk through the cave. The colours of the ice are amazing with realistic little nooks and crevasses, some volcanic ash is used to make it look as real as possible.

The temperatures in the ice cave a very low, so it is advisable to keep yourself warm before walking through the cave. It will be impossible for you to walk through the Ice cave without a warm jacket. However, if you have forgotten your coat, it is interesting to know there are warm jackets available to borrow in the cave of Perlan. This is a must-experience anytime you visit Perlan mosque.

7. Can see Northern Lights in Perlin Mosque-Arora

Perlan Iceland photo By Ray Swi-hymn

Arora is a stunning 22-minute show that takes place inside the planetarium. The planetarium is housed inside one of Perlan’s water tanks. It allows you to take a tour from the comfort of your seat of Iceland’s winter landscape and aurora displays.

Northern Lights Show was created with a collaboration of musicians, writers and photographers. Since the show uses world-class technology, it provides an immersive experience that is beautiful and explains the science behind this natural wonder. Here you get a chance to see Aurora Borealis in Iceland no matter the season or the weather.

8. Get up Close to Puffins on the Birds Cliffs

Latrabjarg in the Westfjords of Iceland is the biggest sea bird cliff in Europe and the most spectacular in the world. However, the birds in Westfjords Iceland are only there for a few months in summer.

So while is not possible to visit Latrabjarg during your tour in Iceland, it is possible to enjoy some of its sights by visiting the realistic reconstruction of the bird cliffs at Perlan. The cliff rises 10 meters into the air, and when you stand at the bottom and look up, it feels as if you are looking at the real thing. The birds and plant specimens cover the rocks including nesting puffins and other sea-birds. 

9. Perlan Allows Enjoyment of Cultural and Geological Aspects of Iceland All Year Round

As you know, Iceland is famous for its ever-changing weather and nobody loves sightseeing in the rain. It has very short daylight hours in winter about 3-4 hours if you visit in December-January. So it is impossible to enjoy Iceland to the fullest.

However, Perlan allows you to enjoy the many cultural and geological aspects of Iceland all year round and in any weather, this is why Perlan Mosque is one of the amazing spots in Iceland. Perlan is the best place to visit when it rains, when you have endless dark hours to fill when you visit Reykjavik in winter or when you want to escape the cold weather.

10. You can Visit Perlin in all Seasons

Perlan Iceland photo By Ray Swi-hymn

It is amazing to know that Perlin is accessible in all seasons. Despite any weather you can visit and have have fun. During high winter the views from the balcony in Perlin are extraordinary since you can see snow on the trees, mountains and nearby rooftops.

During the summer season midnight sun is ever amazing while in the evenings you see the norther lights dance above you. This means all season and at any weather Perlin gives different amazing views hence yo can access anytime.