Located in Hvolsvollur, this high-tech, interactive exhibition vividly portrays the natural forces that have created and shaped Iceland over the last 20 million years. As well as learning about the Katla Geopark, you can watch live monitoring of Iceland’s active seismic sites.
Open daily, the centre offers a full multimedia experience where visitors are immersed in Iceland’s volcanic and seismic life. It’s the largest museum of its kind in the country. Around 100km east of Reykjavik and just off the famous Ring Road, the Lava Centre provides insight into the geological history of the area’s incredible scenery and the country’s creation over millions of years.
Through multimedia presentations, enormous models and simulators; learn all about the country’s powerful inner forces; from eruptions and lava flows to earthquakes, faults and glacial floods.
Shush, don't tell anyone. Kvernufoss is one of Iceland's less coveted waterfalls, but is actually the most magical. Hunt it out behind rock formations and rivers – it's a must see!
Trip ideas
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Summer Nights at Ranga
Iceland Self Drive Short BreakCould this be the ultimate summer break in Iceland? We think so.
From £911 Excluding Flights
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Essential Iceland
Iceland Self DriveThis easy going self drive showcases south Iceland's spectacular natural wonders.
From £1098 Excluding Flights
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Iceland Self DriveOn this self drive you can immerse yourself in picture-perfect Iceland.
From £1148 Excluding Flights
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Wonders of the South West
Iceland Self DriveThis independent self drive focusing in the south and west offers a touch of class based at two of our favourite rural properties - Ranga and Husafell
From £1433 Excluding Flights
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Golden Circle Self Drive
Iceland Self DriveThis self drive short break is ideal for those keen to explore and truly savour the iconic Golden Circle.
From £720 Excluding Flights
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Around Iceland
Iceland Self DriveThis classic two-week fly drive itinerary takes in the best of Iceland's Road 1. Fjords, glaciers, volcanoes and waterfalls all feature.
From £2385 Excluding Flights
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National Parks and Natural Wonders
Iceland Self DriveSelf drive of some of Iceland's spectacular scenic highlights exploring Lake Myvatn, the East Fjords and the south shore.
From £1776 Excluding Flights
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Reykjavik and Solar Eclipse Adventure
Iceland Short BreakCombine the best of Reykjavik, the iconic Golden Circle, Icelandic cuisine, and the rare experience of a solar eclipse.
From £1299 Excluding Flights
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Anita Rani's Iceland Adventure
Iceland Self DriveFollow in the footsteps of Anita Rani on an extraordinary Iceland adventure taking in ancient ice caves, newly formed volcanic lava, Superjeeps, stargazing and hot springs.
From £2055 Excluding Flights
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Iceland Solar Eclipse 2026 Exclusive
Iceland EscortedSOLD OUT - Witness the celestial drama of a total eclipse of the sun on this unforgettable guided tour to West Iceland.
From £2998 Excluding Flights
Blogs
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Top 9 Volcanic Experiences in Iceland
This North Atlantic island is a geological hot spot. Read on to take a look at some of the country's impressive geological and volcanic experiences.
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Yes, it is certainly safe to travel to Iceland!
As volcanic eruptions continue on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, travel writer William Gray talks to the experts to find out what’s really happening…
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The Volcanic Way – Iceland’s New Touring Route
Eight volcanoes. 1200 kilometres. 17 towns and villages. Iceland's Volcanic Way brings together the extensive volcanic areas of the south in a weeklong(ish) touring suggestion.
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Volcanic Eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula in Pictures, August 2022
Iceland has blown its top... again! Less than a year since the 2021 eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula ended, magma has pushed through the surface of the Meradalir valley, around Fagradalsfjall in the south-west of Iceland.
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Amazing images of an erupting volcano at Litli-Hrútur in Iceland, July 2023
For the third successive year, a volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula has erupted. See amazing images of Litli-Hrútur by photographer RTH Sigurdsson, July 2023.
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Eyjafjallajokull: Iceland’s Infamous Volcano
Situated in the south west of Iceland, this 800,000 year old volcano with the almost unpronounceable name was thrust into the limelight when it erupted in 2010...
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Volcanic Activity In Iceland
From geysers to volcanic eruptions Iceland's geological activity is not only abundant but sensational. The country owes its very existence to its unique volcanic prone position on the North Atlantic Ridge.
