Geothermal Exhibition at Hellisheiði Power Plant
Hellisheiðarvirkjun
One of Iceland's largest geothermal power plants, with an interactive exhibition explaining geothermal electricity, heating and carbon storage technology.
Hellisheiði geothermal power plant sits in the Hengill volcanic area and supplies electricity and hot water to Reykjavík. The Geothermal Exhibition uses interactive installations and films to explain how Iceland harnesses geothermal energy. It also introduces the CarbFix project, which injects carbon dioxide into basalt for mineral storage. The exhibition takes about an hour, requires a ticket and is generally open 09:00-17:00. It is beside Route 1, about 25 km from Reykjavík, and makes a good stop on a rainy day or on the way back.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel
- Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River
- Hveragerði
- Þingvallavatn
- Thingvellir National Park
- Silfra Fissure
- Öxarárfoss
- Kerið