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The best trips in Virtual Reality (VR)

Due to the current corona virus, it seems that travel and holidays are no longer possible for many people. Fortunately in Virtual Reality it is possible to go to new places. And all you need for this is VR glasses and an internet connection. In this article we make a selection of the best VR travel experiences so that you can enjoy the most beautiful places even during the total lockdown.

The virtual trips can be divided into passive and ineractive visits. For example, some museums provide a virtual tour in the form of a video or Google Maps application, but there are also museums that have developed a complete virtual game. The virtual tours are generally easy to view on mobile or Standalone VR glasses (for example the Oculus Go), while the interactive museum applications require a PC VR Glasses (such as the HTC VIVE Cosmos).

Louvre Museum, Paris (Mobile VR / Oculus Go)

The Louvre, the world's largest art and antiques museum, was forced to close when Paris went on slot. And although you can no longer physically wander through the beautiful building, it is possible to get a complete virtual tour. All the most beautiful pieces from the collection are included in this, and the best thing is; you don't even have to queue for it!

Click here to take the virtual tour of the Louvre

British Museum, London (Mobile VR / Oculus Go)

The British capital's renowned museum has joined with Google Arts & Culture and with more than 2,000 other leading institutions on an interactive tour. Wander through time and click on various artifacts to see them up close, read their history and hear more Information with an audio guide.

Click here to take the virtual tour of the British Museum

Icehotel, Lapland (Mobile VR / Oculus Go)

The company Light over Lapland has created a complete 360 degree experience for people who would like to travel to beautiful Lapland. with The 360 degree videos allow viewers to tour the local arctic wilderness, meet local huskies and reindeer, dog sledding and reindeer sled, and even participate in a Northern Lights hunt.

Click here to watch the different 360 degree videos across Lapland

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (Mobile VR / Oculus Go)

Of course we cannot forget our own Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in this list. Filled with with masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, the Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam's most popular attractions. It is closed until June 1, but has just launched a new interactive experience, Rijksmuseum From Home, which allows you to virtually visit the home of Rembrandt's Night Watch and Vermeer's The Milkmaid.

In addition to the virtual tour through the Rijksmuseum, Google Arts & Culture also offers the opportunity to go deeper into the history and art of the paintings. This virtual exhibition provides a detailed look into the history of art.

Click here to take the virtual tour of the Rijksmuseum

Click here to view the Rijksmuseum's virtual exhibition

The VR Museum of Fine Art (HTC VIVE, Oculus Rift S)

The VR Museum of Fine Art takes you to a complete virtual museum where you can view the most beautiful paintings and works of art from history in peace and detail. with a PC VR Glasses and Controllers you can get so close to paintings and statues that you can even touch them!

Click here to download The VR Museum of Fine Art

Mona Lisa: Beyond The Glass (HTC VIVE, Oculus Rift S)

You have never been this close to the Mona Lisa. Mona Lisa: Behind The Glass is an art project that delves deeper into the world's most famous painting. with with the help of beautiful VR display you will be taken into the story of the Mona Lisa.

Click here to download Mona Lisa: Beyond The Glass

Dreams of Dalí (HTC VIVE, Oculus Rift S)

Dream of Dali takes you into the brain of master artist Dalí. In een surrealistische reis door een prachtige omgeving kom je helemaal tot rust in een wereld die alleen maar virtueel gemaakt kan worden. 

Click here to download Dream of Dalí

Diederik Hermsen- XR Product Specialist

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