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Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition

4.6(228)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 228 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Lava Volcano and Earthquake Centre Iceland
LAVA Centre on a beautiful summer day with Eyjafjallajökull volcano, Katla volcano, Tindfjoll volcano, Mt. Thrihyrningur and the town of Hvolsvollur in the background.

About this activity

At the high-tech interactive Lava Centre exhibition you will learn about the birth and growth of Iceland as one of the world’s largest volcanic islands. It has risen during millions of years from the submarine North Atlantic Ridge, through countless volcanic eruptions. They occur as a large mantle plume locally adds molten rock to the magma up-flow beneath the rifting segments that line this ridge. The spreading along the ridge results in the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates moving apart 20 kilometres every million years, a fingernail a year.

Interact with the volcanoes and feel the trembling of the earthquakes.

A fantastic movie displaying the latest eruptions in Iceland and a beautiful observation deck round up a visit not to miss.

What's included

  • ✓The reception area contains information on Iceland’s geology
  • ✓Exhibition only
  • ✓Cinema only
  • ✓You have a choice of the Exhibition and the Cinema combined

Meeting and pickup

  • Departure Point: The Lava Centre Address: Austurvegur 14, Hvolsvollur, Iceland 63.7546735, -20.2372402 Directions: • Only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Reykjavík along Route 1 • Take Bus 52: https://www.straeto.is Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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