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Go see it and learn
Excellent and very educational exhibition - the creation of Iceland and it’s volcan activities is made easy to understand. The interviews with the people of Grindavik was very touching
Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h–1h 30min
- Price from
- $41 / person
- Location
- Vik, Iceland
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 223 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Lava Volcano and Earthquake Centre Iceland
- Meeting point
- Departure PointThe Lava CentreAddressAusturvegur 14, Hvolsvollur, Iceland63.7546735, -20.2372402Directions• Only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Reykjavík along Route 1• Take Bus 52: https://www.straeto.isDatesDailyReturn pointReturns to original departure point
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 16–66)
- $41
- Senior (ages 67+)
- $31
- Child (ages 6–15)
- $21
- Infant (ages 1–5)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:42 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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
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
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
223 reviews
How it compares in Vik
- No. 13 by number of reviews among 88 tours in Vik
- Starting price $41 is 77% below the typical $179 for tours of similar length in Vik
Excurgo comparison of 88 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition take?
Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition lasts about 1h–1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition cost?
Prices start at $41 per person for this Vik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition cost for children?
Children aged 6–15 pay from $21, adults from $41. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Lava Centre Interactive Volcano Exhibition offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, EN, IT, PL, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(223)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Recommended
Not a must-do, but really perfect if you want to do something in bad weather or simply diversify your visits and activities. The center is very large, clean, and beautiful. Small restaurant (MAGMA) next door is really nice. The interactive maps are huge and fascinating to look at.
P
Opportunity to understand volcanoes
It is not just a tourist center, it is also a point of evaluation, monitoring, and analysis of the country's geological effects, which is a topic of high local relevance. Start with a good movie and follow through the well-set up and interactive exhibition halls. Indicated visit.
W
Really fun and recommend coming with that family and friends and fun staff and a good Café
Amazing day really fun and recommend it
S
Visit Lava center
Very friendly people to explain the welcome, beautiful film showing and everything in this building was beautiful and pleasant.
K
What a fun place. !
What a fun place. ! I loved the informative and interactive displays and the movie was spectacular
J
The best museum about lava and geology
If somebody asks me about lava and geology i would point them straight to lava centre and their museum and movie. Not only is it intresting but its interactive and fun.
J
Awesome
Best lava intersctive museum ever and im talking around the world
N
Must see.
Wonderful. Must do to appreciate the lava fields.
W
Not cheap, but very informative.
The Lava Center is located right on the road and has a large parking lot. At the time of our visit, there was very little going on, which was pleasant. We booked the film and tour. The film is very short and shows some of the latest eruptions. The film was okay, but it didn't necessarily have to be made. The tour through the subsequent exhibition was very interesting and really well done. All information is available in Icelandic or English. Many opportunities to interact. Duration is approximately 1 hour. One can, for example, feel the different magnitudes of earthquakes. One feels very humble and small after the visit. On the roof of the building, there is an observation platform from which one can see the various volcanoes. Unfortunately, not much can be seen in cloudy weather. The shop in the building is well-stocked and can also be visited without a ticket. As can the café. We did not visit this, but it looked nice.
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