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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Öskjuhlíð Hill, 105 Reykjavík, Iceland
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Perlan Geothermal: How Iceland Turns Heat into Power

Perlan’s geothermal exhibits explained: energy production, hot water networks, and Reykjavík’s daily life.

2/15/2026
12 min read
Geothermal power plant in Iceland with steam plumes

Iceland’s geothermal mindset is on full display at Perlan.

Nesjavellir Power Plant

Learnings

  • Heat-to-power mechanisms
  • Water storage and distribution
  • Environmental trade-offs
  • Everyday life connections: heating, hot water, comfort

Visual Guides

  • Diagrams on energy flow
  • Maps of networks
  • Panels on sustainability debates

This exhibit is a silent key to Reykjavík’s comfort.

About the Author

Iceland Travel Expert

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.

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Perlan
Geothermal
Energy
Reykjavík
Nature

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