Perlan occupies a prominent position high above Öskjuhlíð, just outside the city centre, overlooking Nauthólsvík beach and Reykjavík domestic airport.
Perlan occupies a prominent position high above Öskjuhlíð, just outside the city centre, overlooking Nauthólsvík beach and Reykjavík domestic airport. Its most striking feature is its design: a domed glass structure atop six huge hot water storage tanks. Most visitors come to enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree views of Reykjavík from the observation deck, especially during summer sunsets, but inside there is also a revolving gourmet restaurant, a café with lighter fare and an exhibition space.