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Lava Show Reykjavík
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Watch real 1100°C lava pour into the room at Lava Show Reykjavík: a 55-minute live show with a host, a short film and heat you can feel on your face.
Full description
The lights drop, the host steps back, and a stream of glowing orange rock slides into the room a few metres from your seat. Within seconds you understand why they told you to take your jacket off.
Lava Show is exactly what the name says: real lava, superheated until it melts, then poured into a showroom full of people. Nobody else in the world does this live, and after sending a lot of travellers here we can report that even the teenagers put their phones down.
What happens at the Lava Show in Reykjavík
The show runs about 55 minutes. Your host opens with a welcome and a run-through of what is about to happen and the safety details. Then comes a short film on how volcanic forces have shaped Iceland. After that, the main event: lava at around 1100°C (2000°F) flows into the room, and the temperature climbs almost instantly. The host then works the lava while explaining what you are watching, and the show wraps up with a Q&A. Ask things. The crew say it is always better when the audience joins in, and they are right.
What's included
- Safety goggles
- A live host who runs the show and takes your questions
- A short educational film about Iceland's volcanic forces
- The heat, the sound and the smell of real flowing lava
- A Q&A session at the end
Handmade souvenirs made from the show's own lava are for sale on site, not included in the ticket.
Good to know before you go
Arrive at least 10 minutes early to find your bearings. If you booked online, the e-ticket on your phone is enough at the counter, no printing needed. Keep your goggles on whenever there is lava in the room, including while it cools and hardens, which is exactly when people tend to forget.
The show is safe and the heat should not be a problem, but pregnant guests, people with infants and anyone with a heart or circulation condition are advised to sit in the second row or near the exit, just to be careful.
Pro tip: Wear layers you can peel off. It gets properly hot once the lava pours in, and sitting through it in a down jacket is a mistake people only make once.
About this activity
Duration
55 minutes
Location
Reykjavík
Cancellation
24 hours
Language
English, French, Spanish, German, Hungarian, Polish, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Lithuanian
Includes
- Safety goggles
- A live host makes the show fun and personal
- A short, engaging and educational video about how volcanic forces have shaped Iceland
- A sensory loaded experience - you feel the heat from the lava!
- A Q&A session at the end of the show
- A unique once-in-a-lifetime experience
- Handmade lava-related souvenirs made on location and from our own lava is available for purchase at location
Requirements
Your good mood, eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions. The show is always the most fun when people interact with the host. And if you booked your tickets online, it's enough to show the electronic tickets at the counter, no need to print them out.
Trip plan
Starting point:
Lava Show Reykjavík
The only live LAVA SHOW in the world
This is an example. Travel routes may change.
Add to your experience
An exclusive piece of lava from the show (giftwrapped) - prebooking discount
Own a unique piece of geologic history - a shard of lava from the historic 1918 Katla eruption, reborn through the fiery spectacle of our Lava Show. Comes giftwrapped in a beautiful velvet bag. A perfect and unique souvenir to bring back home.
1.790 ISK
An ice-cold Icelandic lager beer (Viking) - prebooking discount
A large classic lager beer called "Viking", made from the best Icelandic quality, served ice-cold from draft. A classic choice for any Viking. Note: Drinks are allowed into the showroom.
1.590 ISK
Lava cocktail on draft (Eldgos) served ice-cold - prebooking discount
"Eldgos" means "eruption" and is an Icelandic vodka-based grapefruit cider (pre-mixed) with just the right balance of sweet and sour. Served ice-cold from draft. Note: Drinks are allowed into the showroom.
1.390 ISK
A nice cup of coffee or hot chocolate - prebooking discount
No matter the season, Iceland can feel a little cold and windy. We offer you to prebook a warm and cozy cup of hot chocolate (ideal for kids and adults alike) or get a nice cup of coffee or tea to enjoy upon arrival.
450 ISK
A special LAVA SHOW edition of "The Reykjanes Eruptions" book by Max Milligan
Photographer, Max Milligan, has been documenting the volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula since the first eruption back in 2021 and his beautiful book is now available in a special LAVA SHOW limited edition of 500 copies. Prebooking discount.
5.690 ISK
An exclusive Dragon Glass obsidian necklace by Lava Show - prebooking discount
The extraordinary Dragon Glass obsidian necklace is a rare gem produced and sold exclusively by Lava Show. A sleek stainless steel chain and frame encase a striking centerpiece of real obsidian, a glass-like volcanic stone with mesmerizing depth and allure, said to offer protection and strength.
9.590 ISK
Product ID: 703861
