Volcano House (Reykjavik)

Volcano House is a multi-functional establishment in Reykjavík's city centre, with a special focus on Icelandic geology and volcanology. At the heart of our operations is the Volcano House cinema, which screens two fascinating documentaries on recent eruptions in Iceland throughout the day. There is also the Volcano House café, a rock exhibition, free Wi-Fi, a gift shop, tourist information, and a booking service. We told you we were multi-functional!

The exhibition gives a brief overview of Iceland’s geological history and volcanic systems, and there are superb photographs of volcanic eruptions and other magnificent aspects of Icelandic nature. A large collection of semi-precious rocks and minerals from around the country are also on display. Some of our staff members are geologists/geographers, and they are happy to answer any questions you may have At the Volcano House, we have a hands-on geological exhibition where you can examine various pieces of pumice, ash and lava from Icelandic volcanoes.   The exhibition gives a brief overview of Iceland’s geological history and volcanic systems, and there are superb photographs of volcanic eruptions and other magnificent aspects of Icelandic nature. A large collection of semi-precious rocks and minerals from around the country are also on display. Some of our staff members are geologists/geographers, and they are happy to answer any questions you may have.    Wonders of Volcanoes   The Volcano House Cinema presents two unique documentaries covering two of the most powerful eruptions in Iceland over the last 40 years. The first one is about the eruption in the Westman Islands 1973, and the second one is about the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull 2010 in South Iceland and another volcano. Gripping Emmy-nominated footage and riveting images take you back in time, allowing you to experience those momentous eruptions from the comfort of our in-house cinema. Each show (two films) is about 53 minutes and starts with a short personal introduction on volcano activity in Iceland. The films are shown every hour, on the hour, in English from 10 o´clock in the morning until 9 o´clock PM. Except German show at 18:00 /June 15th - September 15th. Also possible to book group for German, French or Icelandic play at 09:00.   The 1973 eruption on the Westman Islands.  This 24-minute documentary contains stunning footage from the 1973 eruption on Heimaey, the largest of the Westman Islands, which began without warning and an active volcano just after midnight on 23 January 1973. The entire population of over 5,000 people was evacuated by boat to the mainland where they remained until the eruption stopped, seven months later. Dramatic and unforgettable footage.   Eyjafjallajökull and Fimmvörðuháls eruptions of 2010  This striking film documents the eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull and Fimmvörðulháls in 2010, which caused millions of people to be stranded worldwide as thousands of flights were cancelled. The documentary, with breathtaking aerial views and footage, was produced by the Emmy-nominated director Jóhann Sigfússon, who has also produced nature documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel, among others. Duration: 28 minutes. This films also gives a good insight into the general geology and volcanology of Iceland.

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The Volcano House shows a documentary with Emmy nominated footage in English, every hour from 10am to 9pm

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The Volcano House is located at Tryggvagata 11, at the corner of Tryggvagata and Geirsgata, near the city center and directly across from the Old Harbour.

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This modern theatre with a hands-on lava exhibit in the foyer screens a 55-minute pair of films (hourly) about the Vestmannaeyjar volcanoes and Eyjafjallajökull. They show in German once daily in summer.

Volcano House shows two unique films, on the most powerful eruptions in Iceland during the last 40 years.

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Welcome to the Volcano House. Iceland is one of very most volcanically active places on earth, with 200 volcanoes divided into 30 volcanic systems, and an eruption every 4-5 years. The Volcano House the place to learn about the geology of Iceland, with a mineral exhibition and hourly Volcano Cinema.

Volcano House is a Geology exhibition in Reykjavík, Iceland, located at Tryggvagata 11. The exhibition gives a brief overview of Iceland’s geological history and volcanic systems. Every hour the Volcano House shows two documentaries, one about the volcanic eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in 2010 and one about the volcanic eruption in the Westman Islands in 1973.