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Entrance to the Geothermal Exhibition and a Self-Guided Audio Tour. Situated inside of the Hellisheiði Power Plant, the Geothermal Exhibition showcases the utilization of geothermal energy in Iceland.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Season
- All year
- Getting there
- Other / Non-Travel
- Book by
- 1 hour before
from
2,650 ISK
per adult
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Sat 24 Oct · 11:00
- Sat 24 Oct · 11:30
- Sat 24 Oct · 12:00
- Sat 24 Oct · 12:30
Runs: All year
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
Why it's on Icebreaker
Geothermal Exhibition
Hellisheiði power plant, just off Route 1 about 25 km east of Reykjavík, makes electricity for the national grid and hot water for the capital area, and the Geothermal Exhibition inside it explains how. You cannot go into the plant itself, but you can look into the turbine halls and out over the pipes, separators and cooling towers from the viewing platforms. The self-guided audio tour plays on your own phone and takes 45 to 60 minutes, so bring headphones. There is a small café and a souvenir shop, and the white clouds outside are steam, not smoke: 99.63% pure, says the FAQ.
From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Prices
| Adult19 - 66 years | 2,650 ISK |
|---|---|
| Senior67 - 110 years | 1,350 ISK |
| Child0 - 12 years | 0 ISK |
| Teen13 - 18 years | 1,350 ISK |
Prices for the next departure, checked Sat 24 Oct. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
INCLUDED:
Entrance to the Geothermal Exhibition and a Self-Guided Audio Tour.
Situated inside of the Hellisheiði Power Plant, the Geothermal Exhibition showcases the utilization of geothermal energy in Iceland. The Hellisheiði Power Plant is the largest geothermal plant in Iceland, owned and operated by ON Power. Here we produce electricity for Iceland's national grid and hot water for the capital region.
Learn about the production and distribution of the plant, Iceland's geology, geothermal activity, and the different innovation projects happening in and around the power plant. Visitors can also see inside of the turbine halls of the plant and feel the power from the steam turbines as they produce electricity. From our viewing platforms, pipe systems, steam regulators, separation tanks, and cooling towers can be seen.
Iceland's usage of geothermal resources is a fantastic example of how geothermal energy can be utilized in a sustainable manner, and is a showcase for the role that geothermal energy can play in a renewable and sustainable future.
We are situated 25 km from Reykjavík, and are on the way to both the Golden Circle and South Iceland.
Opening Hours:
The exhibition is open every day from 09:00-16:00 November-March, and from 9:00-17:00 from April-October. Please direct any inquires to syning@or.is Tel: (+354) 591-2880.
No charge for children under 12 (when escorted by guardians).
What's included
- Entry to the exhibition
- Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Free parking
What to bring
- SmartPhone and headphones to download the audio guide.
Good to know
- We kindly ask visitors to bring their SmartPhone and headphones to fully enjoy the audio guide.
- Restrooms and a café are available on-site.
- Please check weather and road conditions, especially during the winter months.
Where it starts
Cancellation
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Geothermal Exhibition: Self?
- About 1 hour.
- How much does Geothermal Exhibition: Self cost?
- From 2,650 ISK. Adult (19 - 66 years): 2,650 ISK. Senior (67 - 110 years): 1,350 ISK. Child (0 - 12 years): 0 ISK. Teen (13 - 18 years): 1,350 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Ölfus, Iceland. Most people drive there themselves.
- When does it run?
- All year round. Departures are listed for the next twelve months.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it very easy.
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