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Lava Show in Reykjavik

Name: Lava Show in Reykjavik
Brand: Iceland Travel Guide
SKU: 90414
Price: 6590 ISK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

About 55 minutesEasyMeet on locationAll ages (Premium: 13+)All year

5.0(2 reviews)

The Lava Show in Reykjavik pours real molten lava into an indoor arena in front of you, so you can watch it glow, crack and cool from a safe distance. It runs year-round in the Grandi harbour district.

Grandi district venueThe lava pour

Real molten lava, reheated and poured in front of you, not a recreation
Feel the heat and hear the lava crack as it cools
A host explains Iceland's volcanic activity as it happens
In the Grandi harbour district, an easy walk or short ride from downtown
A free shuttle bus runs from the city centre through the day

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

Arrive at the venueMeet at the Lava Show building in the Grandi harbour district.

The Lava Show is in the Grandi harbour district, an easy walk or short ride from downtown. A free Grandi Shuttle stops there from City Hall through the day. Arrive at least 10 minutes early.

The lava showWatch real molten lava poured and reheated in the arena.

A host melts and pours real lava rock in front of the audience, describing Iceland's volcanic activity while the lava glows orange, moves across the floor and cools and cracks. You can feel the heat from your seat. The show lasts 45 to 55 minutes. Safety goggles are provided.

Time here · 45–55 minutesFacts · you can feel the heat from your seat

After the showThe show ends and you make your own way back.

The show ends with a Q&A with your host. You make your own way back to the city centre, on foot or on the free shuttle during its running hours.

About the lava show Reykjavik

This is not a screen or a model: the Lava Show melts real Icelandic lava rock and pours it into an arena in front of the audience, so you can watch it glow orange, crawl across the floor and slowly cool and crack. A host talks through what is happening and answers questions as it cools.

It runs in the Grandi harbour district, a short walk or an easy trip from downtown Reykjavik, with a free shuttle bus stopping at a few city-centre points through the day. The show itself is under an hour, so it fits easily around other plans.

There is also a Premium version, aimed at over-13s, that adds a drink on arrival, a VIP viewing balcony and a small piece of lava to take home. The standard show suits all ages, including families.

Make it your own

Optional extras, at extra cost

Gift-wrapped piece of lava from the show
Backstage tour
Icelandic lager
Lava cocktail
Coffee or hot chocolate
Book about the Reykjanes eruptions
Solar eclipse glasses
Obsidian necklace to buy

Included

Entry to the Lava Show
A live host and a Q&A at the end
Safety goggles
A short video about how volcanoes shaped Iceland

Not included

Transport to the venue (the free Grandi Shuttle runs from the city centre, roughly 11:50 to 15:25)
Food and drinks (included in the Premium option only)

What to bring

Nothing special; the venue is indoors and heated

Good to know

The show lasts about 55 minutes; arrive at least 10 minutes early
Runs year-round, indoors, regardless of weather
Suitable for all ages; the Premium option is for ages 13 and up
Located in the Grandi harbour district; the free Grandi Shuttle (roughly 11:50 to 15:25) stops there from City Hall, Lækjargata and Snorrabraut
Venue: Fiskislóð 73, Reykjavík; wheelchair accessible
It gets hot when the lava pours in, so wear layers you can take off. Pregnant guests, people with infants and people with heart conditions are advised to sit in the second row or near the exit
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours.

Questions people ask

Is the lava real?

Yes. Real Icelandic lava rock is melted and poured in front of the audience.

How do we get there?

The free Grandi Shuttle stops at Lava Show, running roughly 11:50 to 15:25, with stops including City Hall, Lækjargata and Snorrabraut. Public buses 3 and 14 stop nearby, and it is about a 22 minute walk from the city centre.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, the standard show is suitable for all ages. The Premium option is 13 and up.

How close do we get to the lava?

Close enough to feel the heat, from a safe seating area, with a host guiding the experience.

Reviews

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Unique experience in Reykjavik

Really liked the lava show for our day in Reykjavik, very unique and great activity during the day. Iceland Travel Guides and Heida helped us plan our trip to Iceland and it was amazing. This is what we did:

Day 1: Reykjavik Food Tour - great experience!
Day 2: Golden Circle, tomato farm and Sky Lagoon - our best day, were really in awe of the Icelandic nature
Day 3: South Coast tour - stunning landscapes
Day 4: Time in Reykjavik, went to Perlan Museum and the Lava show
Day 5: A trip all the way to Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and the diamond beach - long day but worth it.

Anastasia H. · March 2026

Great day in Reykjavik

The lava show in Reykjavik was incredible! Witnessed molten lava up close in a safe environment. The display was mesmerizing, and the guide provided interesting insights.

Friedrich M. · February 2024

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