Church, mosque or temple
Hallgrímskirkja
Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík's tall, rocket-like church, with a tower you can ride up for rooftop views.
Museum · Iceland · Capital Region
Perlan
A glass-domed hilltop museum with an indoor ice cave, exhibits on Icelandic nature and a viewing deck.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Perlan matters
Perlan sits on a hill above Reykjavík, with hot-water tanks beneath a glass dome. Inside, exhibits on glaciers, volcanoes and northern lights teach you about the island's forces, and a built-in ice tunnel lets you walk through ice. A viewing deck circles the dome with views of the city and the mountains beyond. It's a good rainy-day choice.
Talking points
- The dome sits on top of hot-water tanks.
- An indoor ice tunnel is a highlight.
- A viewing deck offers 360-degree views.
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