FlyOver Iceland

FlyOver Iceland seats visitors in rows that lift out over a curved screen with their feet hanging, then plays helicopter footage flown across the country - glaciers, the highlands, volcanic fissures, waterfalls from above - with the seats moving, wind blowing and mist sprayed to match. The pre-show sets it up with a storytelling piece drawing on Icelandic folklore. It is a ride rather than a museum, and it is unapologetic about that. The value is in the aerial views: the interior, the ice caps and the northern coasts are places most people on a week's trip will only see from the ground, if at all.

What you actually see

• A hanging-seat flight ride - feet free over a curved screen.
• Helicopter footage of the country - highlands, ice caps and coasts.
• Motion, wind and mist - synchronised with the film.
• A folklore pre-show - the setup before the ride.

When to go

Year round; a good wet-weather option. An hour.

Honest expectations

The ride itself lasts minutes and the ticket is not cheap. Motion sensitivity and fear of heights both matter here. There are height and health restrictions. It is entertainment, not education, and does not pretend otherwise.

Nearby

Whales of Iceland and the harbour cafes are on the same quay.