Perlan Photography: Dome, Deck & Exhibits Tips

Photographing Perlan made easy: gear advice, interior/exterior angles, deck composition, and etiquette in Áróra.

2/17/2026

14 min read

Perlan’s glass dome interior with geometric reflections

Perlan is geometry + light.

Perlan Dome Interior

Lenses

Wide (16–24mm) for dome
Normal (35–50mm) for exhibits
Tele (70–200mm) for skyline details

Composition

Use reflections
Play with arcs and circles
Include people for scale
Experiment with foreground elements for depth

Exposure Recipes

Scene	Lens	Settings
Dome symmetry	16–24mm	f/5.6, 1/125, ISO 200
Exhibit detail	35–50mm	f/2.8–4, 1/80, ISO 800

Respect exhibit etiquette — ask staff if unsure.

About the Author

Iceland Travel Expert

I put this guide together to make your Perlan visit easy, insightful, and full of quiet wow‑moments — the kind Iceland gives freely when you pause to look.