Description
Summary
Description
Learn about geothermal energy in Iceland on this visit to the Geothermal Exhibition at Hellisheidi Power Plant, the largest geothermal power plant in Iceland. The self-guided tour shows how the country uses the forces of nature to produce electricity and hot water.
The power plant is surrounded by moss, lava fields, and mountains, and you can take in the landscape from the balconies on the third floor of the exhibition.
It's only 16 miles (25 kilometers) from Reykjavik, so it's easy to visit if you are staying in the capital with a rental car, or as a cultural start to a trip along the South Coast.
When you arrive, the exhibition staff explain how to download the audio guide. You need your own device for the audio guide, but the information is also shown in texts and videos throughout the exhibition.
You learn about the geology of Iceland, the history of geothermal energy in the country, and how hot water and electricity are produced and supplied. In the Carbfix room, you learn how CO2 is turned into stone at the end of the geothermal energy process.
The exhibition also has a children's science room, a collection of Icelandic minerals, interactive displays, and videos. The staff can answer your questions about the land of ice and fire and recommend things to do in the area.
After your audio tour, you can browse local goods in the gift shop or relax with a coffee and a snack in the cafe.
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