LAVA Center Exhibition on the South Coast, South Coast

Set in the town of Hvolsvöllur (about 62 miles (100 km) east of Reykjavik) is Iceland's LAVA Center, an interactive volcano exhibition. The center, dedicated to the region's volcanoes, earthquakes, and geology, reveals the epic forces of nature that shaped our planet and created Iceland 20 million years ago. 

Enjoy your time at LAVA, which features an interactive exploration of Iceland's geology and volcanic systems. Discover past eruptions and lava flows, volcanic and rift systems, faults, and glacial floods, plus the country's elaborate monitoring system that tracks earthquakes and volcanic activity. With helpful staff guiding you, learn about the country's natural history enjoyably and memorably. Interact with a collection of artifacts, films, and graphics from various volcanic eruptions in the past century.

Discover more unique experiences on the South Coast and other volcanic excursions in Iceland.