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PerlanvsLaugardalur Park
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Laugardalur Park scores slightly better than The Pearl. Laugardalur Park comes in at #7 in Reykjavik with approval from 3 sources like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Laugardalur Park Lonely Planet Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
East of city center, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The park is a favourite with locals for its huge swimming complex, fed by the geothermal spring." Full review
Fodor's "Laugardalur Park is actually several parks in one large area. Besides one of the best swimming pools in the city, the recreational expanse has picnic and barbecuing facilities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Laugardalur is the people's park of Reykjavik." Full review
