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Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition

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LAVA Centre on a beautiful summer day with Eyjafjallajökull volcano, Katla volcano, Tindfjoll volcano, Mt. Thrihyrningur and the town of Hvolsvollur in the background.
Video from the most recent eruption in Iceland at Fagradalsfjall, Fagradalseldar.
Learn about different types of volcanoes and lava that creates the lunar like landscape in Iceland.
The Creation of Iceland and it's magnificent hot spot, mantle plume.
Learn about the 5 major volcanoes surrounding the centre, including the infamous Eyjafjallajokull.

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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

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    860 Hvolsvöllur
    Iceland

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    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.
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-50550P1

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is 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.
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    The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    What's Included

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

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