Come and experience THE ICELANDIC LAVA SHOW in the heart of Vík, the charming town nestled in the midst of Katla UNESCO Global Geopark, surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, and black sand beaches. The building was originally built for the local grocery store but was renovated completely for the purpose of the lava show and restaurant inside with the aim of creating a modern yet welcoming atmosphere. Inside, there is not only an excellent  soup restaurant but also a souvenir shop with hand-made lava-related merchandise.

LAVA SHOW recreates a volcanic eruption by superheating real lava up to 1100°C (2000°F) and then pouring it into a showroom full of people. Once the lava enters the showroom, the temperature instantly rises and from the safety of their seats, our guests can clearly see, smell, hear and feel the intense heat from the lava. The lava originates from the 1918 Katla eruption. The source material is basaltic tephra, better known as the basaltic sand that covers the black sand beaches in the South Coast of Iceland.

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.

Ten ideas for recreation nearby in South Iceland:

1. Visit the famous Black Beach (Reynisfjara), it´s stunning panoramas and beautiful basalt stacks. But take care, the Atlantic waves can be very dangerous!
2. Discover all the geological gems in Katla Geopark’s realm and visit the Katla exhibition in Vík.
3. Visit Smiðjan Brewery in Vík and get a taste of their craft beers.
4. Take a thrilling ride with the Zipline Adventure in Vík.
5. Join a guided glacier hiking tour on Sólheimajökull and a snowmobile tour on Mýrdalsjökull.
6. Explore Katla Volcano Ice Cave in organized day-tours with Troll Expeditons in Vík.
7. Feel amazed by the powerful Skógafoss, then walk up to the top of the waterfall. If you continue upstream, discover the beautiful series of falls in Skógaá river.
8. Explore the diverse Skógasafn, one of the most visited museums in Iceland.
9. Walk on for one of the most popular treks in Iceland, across Fimmvörðuháls to Þórsmörk, an oasis of natural birch woods.
10. Visit the interactive, high-tech exhibition at LAVA Volcano & Earthquake Centre in Hvolsvöllur.

For more information and travel tips, go to www.south.is