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Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition
4.6
172 Ratings
Hvolsvöllur
Experience the Lava Centre in Iceland, an interactive exhibition that explores the birth and growth of the country as a volcanic island. Interact with volcanoes, feel earthquakes, and witness the latest eruptions in a captivating movie.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lava Centre - At LAVA Centre is a high-tech, interactive volcano and earthquake exhibition. It is the most awarded exhibition in Iceland. It tells the story of Iceland and explains why it is so active. It goes into details on the different volcanoes and types of volcanoes. A replica of the hot spot under Iceland (Magma plume) and a earthquake simulator will make your hair to rise. A movie about all the most recent eruption and a beautiful observation deck round up an experience not to be missed. LAVA Centre is right at the main road going east from Reykjavík and is the gateway to the South Coast and the Katla Geoopark.
What's Included
- Information on Iceland’s geology in the reception area
- Exhibition access
- Cinema access
- Option to combine Exhibition and Cinema
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Discover the formation and development of Iceland, one of the largest volcanic islands in the world, at the cutting-edge Lava Centre exhibit. Over the course of millions of years, volcanic eruptions along the North Atlantic Ridge submarine have contributed to its rise. The magma up-flow beneath these rifting segments has grown in volume due to the introduction of molten rock by a significant local mantle plume. These segments lie along the ridge whose spreading causes the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates to separate by 20 kilometres every million years, or a minuscule amount each year. Engage with the volcanic displays and experience the shake of simulated earthquakes. A spectacular film showcasing recent eruptions in Iceland and an enchanting observation deck complete a visit that you shouldn’t miss.
- Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Location
Hvolsvöllur
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(172 Ratings)
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Philippev497
Jul 13, 2024
do not miss - really interesting with an interactive part that evokes the history of eruptions, teaches us the different types of volcano, lava. The small film later puts images on these notions.
A store at the exit with a lot of items.
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W9788gjdalek
Jul 3, 2024
Go here first - We ended up wishing that this had been our first stop in Iceland, agreeing with others that it provides great geological context for all the amazing sights you'll see during your visit. A thorough and well-presented overview of the forces churning under this fascinating land. The staff were super helpful in answering any questions we had.
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Charliedsm
Jun 30, 2024
Good stop - Nice little stop. The exhibits are well done and all ages can appreciate this. We went on a rainy overcast day and still found it very interesting to visit.
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Marlene_c
Jun 18, 2024
You'll Understand Once You've Been Here! - The rooftop observatory was a FANTASTIC wrap-up of the overall exhibit to get a clear understanding of the nature of the volcanic activity on Iceland!
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B3178ksericl
Jun 9, 2024
Interesting and interactive - Very interesting and interactive.
Different types of lava, eruptions, link with the reality of Iceland.
Earthquake simulations.
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Federicomi5924id
May 20, 2024
A very personalized experience. - We received a very personalized explanation of the exhibition from María and Víctor. It has been a very special experience as has the kindness with which we were treated.
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Tiltedaxis
Dec 10, 2023
Great for a short stop - Quick stop but informative and fun. Enjoyed learning about the earthquake activity and seeing the recent tracking of it. Not huge, but they do also have a nice gift shop.
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L_lott19
Jun 1, 2024
Interesting information, video had great imagery - Stopped in here on our trip to Iceland. Very informative. Loved the video. Some interactive exhibits. Don’t know that it’s a “must” when in Iceland but it was informative.
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Damsel14
Nov 4, 2023
Kid friendly, informative - We came here as a part of a group tour. It was informative and interactive, pretty kid friendly. I'm not sure I would have come here on my own, though. The views from above are stunning--the views everywhere in Iceland are stunning.
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Sab_et_benja
Apr 8, 2024
Disappointing - We were a little disappointed with this visit. The visit was described as interactive and fun, with a representation of a volcanic eruption and an earthquake. In reality, the film is just a succession of images without sound and without description. The exhibition shows different types of volcanic rocks and the explanations are not very clear. The "interactive" side amounts to moving icons on screens but that doesn't add anything. The images are beautiful, but for the scientific side, we find that the experience is not worth the price.
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