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PerlanvsAurora Reykjavik
Both are recommended by experts. On balance, The Pearl ranks marginally higher than Aurora Reykjavik. The Pearl comes in at #13 in Reykjavik with accolades from 3 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Perlan
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Frommer's
Oskjuhlio Hill, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Frommer's "This futuristic glass dome, built in 1991, sits atop five enormous cylindrical tanks storing 24,000 tons of the city's geothermally heated water." Full review
Fodor's "Among the indoor and outdoor spectacles are... markets, a permanent Viking history exhibit, and fountains that spurt water like geysers." Full review
Lonely Planet "Perlan is a complex based around the huge hot-water tanks on Öskjuhlíð hill." Full review
Frommer's "The structure is now home to a variety of exhibitions, ranging from a 100m-long manmade ice cave and a planetarium to immersive experiences that mimic the power of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions." Full review
Aurora Reykjavik Frommer's Lonely Planet Fodor's
Grandagardur 2, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Frommer's "Iceland still derives most of its export income from fish, and this museum, opened in 2005 in a converted fish-freezing plant, takes an in-depth look at the country's 20th-century seafaring heritage." Full review
Lonely Planet "Learn about the classical tales explaining the Northern Lights, and the scientific explanation, then watch a 35-minute surround-sound panoramic HD recreation of Icelandic auroras." Full review
Fodor's "An absolute must-see for northern-lights seekers. Visitors here get to play with technology simulating the intensity and color spectrum of the auroras with panels explaining the physical variations." Full review
