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Lava Show Reykjavík
4.9
2732 reviews
The award-winning Lava Show experience
Full description
LAVA SHOW is the only live lava show in the world and has received multiple innovation awards and recognition for its educational and cultural value. With outstanding customer reviews, Lava Show is one of the highest rated attractions in Iceland and an utterly unique immersive experience unlike anything else in the world. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get up close to real molten lava, see it flowing, hear it sizzling, and feel the incredible heat that emanates from it. Edutainment at its finest!
Lava Show has been honored with TripAdvisor’s 2024 Best of the Best award and recognized with the 2025 Viator Experience Award.
About this activity
Duration
55 minutes
Location
Reykjavík
Cancellation
24 hours
Includes
- Security goggles
- A chance to get up close to real flowing lava!
- The only live lava show in the world
- A live host makes the show fun and personal
- A short educational video about Icelandic volcanism
- A sensory loaded experience - you feel the heat from the lava!
- A Q&A session at the end of the show
- Handmade lava-related souvenirs and gift items (some made on location from our own lava) is available for purchase in our gift store at location
Details
Trip plan
Starting point:
Lava Show Reykjavík
LAVA SHOW - feel the heat!
Volcanic Activity, Experience, lava show, Eruption, Fire & Ice, Entertainment, Lava, Unique, Educational, volcano
We recreate a volcano eruption by superheating real lava up to 1100°C (2000°F) and pouring it into a showroom full of people. It's the only live lava show in the world and the only way to safely experience red-hot lava up close. Come feel the heat!
Arrive back at:
Lava Show Reykjavík
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Featured reviews
Feel the heat from real Lava!
This was a really excellent show. It is very educational. We all learnt lots about volcanoes and lava. It is also fun. You sit so close to the lava you can feel the heat.
B
Britishgoabroad
February 2026
Fabulous education and entertainment
Really entertaining and informative. Engaging presenter who dealt with the show and the questions very well.
D
Digdap
September 2025
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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.
1.890 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.
1.590 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
