Why visit Perlan?
Perlan is a museum and experience centre in Reykjavík’s Öskjuhlíð, built around the stories of Iceland’s volcanoes, geology, glaciers, and nature. Its exhibitions and planetarium give the wider landscapes of the Volcano Circle a clear scientific and cultural context.
Use Perlan as the starting point for the route, then check current visitor information and access details with the museum before setting out.
Parking
The Reykjavík circuit starts and finishes in Perlan’s visitor car park. Use the parking map below for directions, then follow the signs on arrival. Check Perlan’s current visitor information before your visit.
Walking and accessibility
Accessible parking is close to the entrance. Two lifts serve the exhibition floors, and Perlan confirms wheelchair access to the restaurant, ice cave, planetarium and observation deck. Contact Perlan for any specific assistance requirements.
Reviewed 9 September 2026.
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