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Lava Show

Reykjavik, Vík

Rating 4 /5
Martin & Tina
Opening hours

All year round • More

Time requirement

1 – 3 hours

Difficulty

Low difficulty

Parking

Dedicated parking lot

Food & drinks

Available

Kids

Kids friendly

Dogs

Not suitable for dogs

Drone

Drone ban

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Place description

The Lava Show is a unique attraction that is the only one in the world that allows you to experience real flowing lava at a safe distance. The whole show is based on a fascinating process: staff melt basalt in a huge furnace to an incredible 1,100°C and then release the hot mass directly into the showroom in front of the audience. It’s an incredible spectacle that you can literally smell and feel. You can actually feel the heat immediately, along with the crackling of the cooling rock, and see the brightest shades of orange.

During the show, experienced presenters will explain how volcanic activity has shaped Iceland, and they will “play” with the flowing lava in front of you to demonstrate its properties. The show is very interactive and educational, so you will learn what happens when lava touches ice or how different rock formations are created. Currently, you can visit the show in two locations – in Reykjavík or in the town of Vík on the south coast, which is an ideal stop during your roadtrip.

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Opening hours and entrance fees

Always up-to-date information on opening hours at both Lava Show branches in Iceland, including the possibility to buy tickets online, can be found on the official website. Classic and Premium tickets are available, with prices starting at ISK 6,590.

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Skuggi Hotel

Reykjavík • $$$

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Skuggi Hotel is a modern hotel in the centre of Reykjavik, offering smaller but well-equipped rooms and free parking. Its main advantage is its location, where you are a few minutes to the water, but also to the very centre or to the supermarket.

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