The best virtual reality (VR) trips
Due to the current corona-virus, it seems that travel and holidays are off the cards for many people. Fortunately, in virtual reality, it is still possible to visit new places. All you need is a VR-bril and an internet connection. In this article, we have selected the best VR-reiservaringen so you can enjoy the most beautiful places even during a total lockdown.
Virtual trips
Virtual trips can be divided into passive and interactive visits. Some museums offer a virtual tour in the form of a video or Google Maps application, while others have developed a complete virtual game. The virtual tours are generally well-suited for viewing on a mobile or standalone VR-bril (such as the Oculus Go), while the interactive museum-applicaties require a PC VR headset (like the HTC Vive Cosmos).
Louvre Museum, Paris (Mobile VR / Oculus Go)
The Louvre, the world's largest kunst- and antiquities museum, was forced to close its doors when Paris went into lockdown. And although you can no longer physically wander through the beautiful building, it is still possible to take a complete virtual tour. All the finest pieces from the collection are included, and the best part is; you don't even have to queue!
British Museum, London (Mobile VR / Oculus Go)
The famous museum of the British capital, in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture and over 2000 other leading institutions, is offering an interactive tour. Wander through time and click on various artefacts to view them up close, read their history, and hear more information with an audio guide.
Icehotel, Lapland (Mobile VR / Oculus Go)
The company Light over Lapland has created a complete 360 graden-ervaring for people who would like to travel to the beautiful Lapland. With the 360-degree videos, viewers can visit the local arctic wilderness, meet local huskies and reindeer, go dog sledding and reindeer sledding, and even join a hunt for the northern lights.
Click here to view the various 360 graden-videos through Lapland
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (Mobile VR / Oculus Go)
Of course, we cannot forget our own Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in this list. Filled with masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, the Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam's most popular attractions. It is closed until 1 June, but has just launched a new interactive experience, Rijksmuseum From Home, allowing you to virtually visit the home of Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid.
In addition to the virtual tour of the Rijksmuseum, Google Arts & Culture also offers the opportunity to delve deeper into the history and art of the paintings. This virtual exhibition provides a detailed look into the history of art.
The VR Museum of Fine Art (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift S)
The VR Museum of Fine Art takes you to a completely virtual museum where you can view the most beautiful paintings and artworks from history in peace and detail. With a PC VR headset and controllers, you can get so close to the paintings and sculptures that you can even touch them!
Mona Lisa: Beyond The Glass (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift S)
You've never been this close to the Mona Lisa. Mona Lisa: Beyond The Glass is an art project that delves deeper into the world's most famous painting. With the help of stunning VR-weergave, you are taken into the story of the Mona Lisa.
Dreams of Dalí (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift S)
Dreams of Dalí takes you into the mind of master artist Dalí. In a surreal journey through a beautiful environment, you can completely relax in a world that can only be created virtually.
