Volcano House, Reykjavík

#38 among attractions in Reykjavík

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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. The mission of Volcano House is to give visitors a glimpse of the reality of living in Iceland, where volcanoes and earthquakes are a part of daily life. ()

Established: 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 64°8'60"N, 21°56'33"W

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Tryggvagata 11Miõborg (Miðborg Reykjavíkur)Reykjavík 101 Iceland

Contact

+354 555 1900

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Volcano House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laugavegur, Tjörnin, Bankastræti, National Gallery of Iceland.

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~1920 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Volcano House open?

Volcano House is open:

Monday 9 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 10 pm
Thursday 9 am - 10 pm
Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 10 pm
Sunday 9 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Volcano House?

Nearby attractions include Reykjavik Museum of Photography, Reykjavík (2 min walk), Reykjavík Municipal Archives, Reykjavík (2 min walk), Reykjavik Art Museum, Reykjavík (2 min walk), Elding Whale Watching Reykjavik, Reykjavík (4 min walk).

How to get to Volcano House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Volcano House:

Bus

Mýrargata • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)
Ráðhúsið • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 13, 3, 55, 6 (7 min walk)