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 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 AccommodationTorfhus Retreat
Torfhus Retreat offers an exclusive Icelandic escape with stylish suites, bespoke adventures, wellness treatments, and local cuisine, surrounded by untouched wilderness for discerning travellers seeking privacy and connection to nature.
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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 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 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.
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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 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 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 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.
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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View Experience
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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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 ExperienceInside the Volcano
Descend 120 metres into the magma chamber of a dormant volcano. One of the only places on earth where you can stand inside a volcanic heart.
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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 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 ExperienceNorthern Lights with an Astronomer
Beneath Iceland’s vast winter sky, enjoy privileged access to Hotel Rangá’s observatory for an intimate evening with renowned astronomer Sævar Helgi, where the Northern Lights unfold through story, science and rare insight.
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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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View ExperiencePrivate Icelandic Farmstead & Food Experience
A private day in Iceland’s countryside exploring working family farms. Meet farmers, greet animals and enjoy homemade tastings with a farm-to-table lunch, uncovering an intimate, unhurried side of Iceland far from the crowds.
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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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