Area
Southern Iceland
Type
Community & Culture
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
1-2 Hours
The Hellisheiði ON Power plant is one of the largest single-site geothermal power plants on the planet. See into the turbine halls, explore interactive displays about how volcanic heat becomes electricity, and learn about the Carbfix partnership that stores CO2 underground. For anyone interested in sustainability, science, or engineering, this is a fascinating look at how Iceland turns its volcanic landscape into clean energy for an entire nation.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationHotel Ranga
Hotel Ranga offers a warm welcome, delicious gourmet food and wine, and the opportunity to enjoy the natural wonders of this remarkable part of the country. Its location means there is good chance of catching sight of the Northern Lights.
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View AccommodationSörla Camp
Discover the untouched beauty of Iceland with a stay at Sörla Camp, offering luxury yurts, bespoke adventures, and personalised service in an extraordinary wilderness setting. A once-in-a-lifetime experience tailored to you.
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View AccommodationThe Retreat at Blue Lagoon
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon offers exclusive lagoon access, sophisticated suites, world-class wellness, and bespoke Icelandic experiences, providing discerning travellers with an unparalleled blend of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty.
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View AccommodationHotel Grimsborgir
Hotel Grímsborgir offers luxurious Scandinavian-inspired accommodation in the Golden Circle,with tailored adventures, local cuisine, and private hot tubs or fireplaces,providing discerning travellers with a personalised and immersive Icelandic experience.
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View AccommodationIon Adventure Hotel
The Hotel Ion is a truly unusual hotel. It resembles a world war bunker and its remote location only adds to the intrigue. The setting is beautiful and is perfect for making the most of the ample winter and summer activities on offer in the area.
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View AccommodationBlue Lagoon Silica Hotel
A tranquil hideaway set in lava fields with exclusive access to a private lagoon, Silica Hotel offers serene luxury and a restorative base to experience Iceland’s elemental beauty with Scott Dunn.
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View AccommodationHotel Geysir
Nestled beside Strokkur geyser, Hotel Geysir offers stylish comfort, locally inspired dining, and bespoke Golden Circle excursions, making it the perfect base to experience Iceland’s geothermal wonders and dramatic landscapes.
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View AccommodationFosshotel Glacier Lagoon
A stylish Icelandic hideaway between glacier and ocean, Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon offers sleek comfort, striking scenery and effortless access to Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders—elevated with Scott Dunn’s tailor-made expertise.
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View AccommodationGlacier Lagoon Hotel
Luxury meets wilderness at Glacier Lagoon Hotel. Watch icebergs drift from your room, dine on Icelandic cuisine, and explore glaciers and lagoons with Scott Dunn’s bespoke experiences.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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Glacier lagoon and ice cave
Giant icebergs drifting across Jökulsárlón, the largest glacier lagoon in Iceland. Then strap on crampons and walk inside a glacier ice cave beneath Vatnajökull.
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Zodiac on the glacier lagoon
A private luxury Zodiac ride through floating icebergs on Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon. Champagne, a stop at a secret island, and Iceland’s tallest volcano looming above.
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View ExperienceHorseback riding to Írárfoss
Ride Icelandic horses through hills and mountains beneath Eyjafjallajökull glacier to a hidden 30-metre waterfall. A stable visit and private riding experience at Skálakot Manor.
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View ExperienceSilfra Snorkelling between Tectonic Plates
Drift between continents in the crystal-clear waters of Silfra, where visibility stretches to 100 metres. A serene, dreamlike snorkelling experience revealing Iceland’s most ethereal underwater world.
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View ExperienceSouth Coast to Jökulsárlón Tour
Explore Iceland’s dramatic south coast in private, from black sand beaches and legendary sea stacks to towering waterfalls, glacier tongues, and charming coastal villages, in a journey of legend, wonder, and breathtaking scenery.
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View ExperienceSouth Coast Safari
Discover Iceland’s dramatic South Coast with a private guide, thundering waterfalls, black-sand beaches, volcanic cliffs, and glacier vistas—an exclusive journey into one of the country’s most captivating and varied landscapes.
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View ExperienceGlacier lagoon and national park
Giant icebergs drifting across Jökulsárlón, sparkling white glaciers, jagged mountains, and endless black sand beaches. Vatnajökull covers 13 per cent of Iceland.
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View ExperienceLaugarás Lagoon Sanctuary of Wellness
Immerse yourself in Icelandic geothermal luxury at Laugarás Lagoon, where mineral-rich waters, mountain vistas, saunas, and a gourmet menu combine for an exclusive wellness escape in nature’s dramatic embrace.
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View ExperienceGlacier hike
Strap on crampons and hike across the crevasse-riddled glacial tongue of Sólheimajökull with a certified mountain guide. Ancient ice, jagged ridges, and sink holes.
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