Volcanoes & Nature
Iceland’s Hekla and the centuries-old fascination with its fiery eruptions
From medieval legends to scientific study, Hekla’s eruptions have captured imaginations and shaped the Icelandic landscape for over a millennium.
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Volcanoes & Nature
Volcano Express offers an immersive journey through Iceland’s living geology
Volcano Express in Reykjavík brings visitors face-to-face with Iceland’s volcanic heart using real eruption footage, motion simulation and interactive exhibits.
Volcanoes & Nature
Helgrindur’s volcanic peaks shape the landscape of the Snæfellsnes peninsula
Rugged, wind-battered and geologically complex, the Helgrindur mountain range rises between two bays on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, offering striking views and a window into Iceland’s volcanic history.
Volcanoes & Nature
Heiðin há: where ancient volcanoes shaped Icelandic paths and pastures
Rising on Hellisheiði, Heiðin há is a 6,000-year-old shield volcano whose lava fields influence both the landscape and the traditional routes connecting Icelandic communities.
Volcanoes & Nature
Snæfellsjökull looms over western Iceland with volcanic, literary and cultural echoes
This glacier-topped volcano has shaped the landscapes and imaginations of Icelanders for centuries. Its geological drama and presence in literature give Snæfellsjökull a unique place in Icelandic identity.
Volcanoes & Nature
Prestahnúkur reveals the secrets of Iceland’s haunted highlands
This rhyolite peak west of Langjökull glacier is tied to priestly legends, ancient lavas and hidden geothermal activity, showing a unique slice of Icelandic nature and folklore.
Volcanoes & Nature
Trölladyngja, Iceland’s largest shield volcano, towers over Ódáðahraun
Rising nearly 1,500 metres in the Icelandic highlands, Trölladyngja’s history and geology link it with the vast Bárðarbunga volcanic system and the ancient Ódáðahraun lava fields.
