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Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition
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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 be...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Food and drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
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
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition
(214) Reviews
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$43.00
Price varies by group size
About
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 be...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Food and drinks
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
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
