LAVAcentre

LAVAcentre LAVA Center is a high-tech interactive volcano and earthquake exhibition. It has a beautiful exhibition and a volcano movie. Fagradalsfjall. LAVA is a must-see.
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It is the most awarded exhibition in Iceland and the best place to learn about the newest eruption. ABOUT LAVA CENTRE

LAVA - Iceland Volcano and Earthquake Centre is an interactive experience that will reveal the epic forces of nature that shape our planet and created Iceland. It is by far the best place to learn all about the most recent eruptions in Iceland, including Mt. It’s a destination whe

re you can learn, feel and taste. It's located in the town Hvolsvöllur in the heart of South Iceland and “within an arm’s reach” of many of the country's top tourist destinations. LAVA is located by the foothills of our greatest volcanos on Iceland's Ring Road. LAVA will provide you with varied scenes and hands-on learning experiences, as well as a great 360˚ viewing platform that overlooks the great volcanos of Eyjafjallajökull, Katla and Hekla along with the beautiful Westman Islands off the south coast. LAVA is becoming a hub for day trips and tours in South Iceland and an unofficial tourist information centre for the region. Rammagerðin gift shop and a 66°North store-in-store are located inside the centre.

Iceland sits on one of the most geologically active spots on the planet, and that’s why geologists from across the world...
23/05/2026

Iceland sits on one of the most geologically active spots on the planet, and that’s why geologists from across the world travel here to study what exists almost nowhere else on Earth. 🌍🔬

At Lava Centre, we bring that raw, ancient power to life, through cutting-edge technology, immersive exhibitions and stories written in fire and rock over millions of years. 🌋🖤

Whether you’re a curious traveller or a science enthusiast, this is where Iceland reveals its deepest secrets.

📍 Located just 90 minutes from Reykjavík on the stunning South Coast, the perfect stop on your Icelandic journey.
Come and feel the ground beneath Iceland. 🖤

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23/05/2026

Iceland sits on one of the most geologically active spots on the planet, and that’s why geologists from across the world travel here to study what exists almost nowhere else on Earth. 🌍🔬

At Lava Centre, we bring that raw, ancient power to life - through cutting-edge technology, immersive exhibitions and stories written in fire and rock over millions of years. 🌋🖤

Whether you’re a curious traveller or a science enthusiast, this is where Iceland reveals its deepest secrets.

📍 Located just 90 minutes from Reykjavík on the stunning South Coast - the perfect stop on your Icelandic journey.
Come and feel the ground beneath Iceland. 🖤

LavaCentre Iceland Volcano SouthCoast Geology Hvolsvöllur VisitIceland IcelandTravel MustSee Eruption

18/05/2026

🔥 Aldeyjarfoss - The dramatic hexagonal basalt columns here were born 9,000 years ago, when the Bárðardalshraun lava field (part of Suðurárhraun) poured across the Icelandic highlands.

Steps in the formation of basalt columns:

1. Lava Flow: A volcanic eruption releases basalt lava.

2. Cooling and Contraction: As the lava is exposed to the air, it cools and solidifies, a process that causes it to contract. 

3. Fracturing (Jointing): The contraction creates stress within the cooling rock, leading to the formation of cracks. 

4. Hexagonal Shape: The cracks spread in a way that minimizes stress and surface area, naturally leading to a hexagonal pattern of columns. 

5. Exposure: The rock face eventually shears off, exposing the perfectly geometric, hexagonal columns.

If you’re fascinated by geology, volcanoes, and the raw power of Earth, LAVA Centre is a place where your adventure should begin.

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09/05/2026

Turns out pulling the Earth apart can create something beautiful 😌

Did you know that Iceland exists because it sits right between two tectonic plates? Over millions of years, the North American and Eurasian plates slowly pulled apart while a mantle plume: a giant column of super-hot molten rock rising from deep inside the Earth, kept sending magma to the surface.

Basically… Iceland was built by the Earth cracking open and lava pouring out 😌🔥

That’s why this island is one of the most volcanically active places on Earth, with lava fields, earthquakes, hot springs, and eruptions constantly reshaping the landscape.

Mother Nature really made geology dramatic here 🌍

Visit LAVA centre to learn more about volcanoes in Iceland!

📍Hvolsvöllur (South coast of Iceland)

04/05/2026

Iceland make more sense once you understand what’s happening beneath it 😲

📍Hvolsvöllur ( on your way from Reykjavik to Vik)

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Our interactive map - heart of LAVAcentreplace where we all gather and have conversations about volcanoes ❤️
27/04/2026

Our interactive map - heart of LAVAcentre
place where we all gather and have conversations about volcanoes ❤️

24/04/2026

Scary? 🫣

It’s wild to think that deep beneath Iceland, a column of superheated rock is constantly rising toward the surface. This is the mantle plume: a powerful force that fuels the island’s endless volcanic activity.

What makes Iceland so unique is that it sits right on top of this plume and along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart. The result? One of the most volcanically active places on Earth 🌍🔥

That glowing lava you see during eruptions, the vast lava fields, the geothermal energy that heats homes, it’s all connected to this invisible force rising from deep within our planet.

📍LAVA Centre, Hvolsvöllur

22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌍🌋

Volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers and endless lava fields, all shaping the landscape we are lucky to experience every day!

Summer is almost here and we’re just waiting for everything to turn green again 🌱

If you haven’t been to Iceland yet, take this as your sign to finally plan that trip 👀 just remember to add LAVAcentre to your itinerary 🫢

18/04/2026

This isn’t just a stop on the way. It’s the moment your trip starts to make sense. 🌋🤓

👉🏼Watch powerful eruption footage in the cinema hall
👉🏼Dive into Iceland’s geology through immersive displays
👉🏼Experience the technology that tracks the island’s constant movement beneath your feet

Don’t just look at volcanoes. Understand them!!

📍 Hvolsvöllur (Right between Reykjavík and Vík)

22/01/2026

Let’s be honest, LAVA Centre is the only place in Iceland where you can learn this much about volcanoes… and actually have fun doing it! 🌋

And no matter the weather, we are here for YOU- always. Because there’s never a wrong time to understand the power of Icelandic volcanoes 🤓

📍Hvolsvöllur (South Iceland)

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Austurvegur 12-14
Hvolsvöllur
860

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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