Top 5 Shows in Scandinavia

1.LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,360 reviews · 50 - 75 minutes · from $54Our pick

At Reykjavik’s Lava Show, a live host explains Iceland’s volcanoes before pouring real molten lava into the room. You’ll watch it flow, feel the heat through safety goggles, and hear about eruptions near the capital. Classic seating is family-friendly, while Premium adds a drink, lounge access, balcony seats, a furnace-room visit, and a giftwrapped lava piece.

“We loved the Lava Show a lot. Our host Neil (Saturday 31st Jan) was so incredibly friendly and knowledgable, as well as a little British humour thrown in there too. He is a credit to your company. The show was something we’ve never really seen before so we had no expectations, however we really enjoyed the uniqueness of it. As a girl with a Geography degree, it was so exciting to see something as cool as Lava so close. I will talk about this for a while! If you are wanting to spend an hour or so out of the cold, I really recommend the Lava Show. I hope to…”

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2.Lava Show Reykjavik Admission Ticket – Optional Premium Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,278 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Watch real lava heated to about 1,100°C and poured before you in a controlled Reykjavik showroom. An English-speaking host such as Samantha, Mariana, Neil, or Ian explains Icelandic volcanism, answers questions, and demonstrates how lava behaves. Premium admission adds a drink, upper lounge seating, backstage access, and a cooled lava souvenir.

“Definitely worth doing the upgraded experience! The back show program and the additional information plus getting a souvenir piece of lava was pretty cool!”

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3.Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $54

In Vík, a live host explains Icelandic volcanism, the 1918 Katla eruption, and local evacuation plans before handling red-hot lava just a few feet away. You will see, hear, smell, and feel the heat, then touch lava as it cools. The English-language show lasts about 55 minutes and includes a Q&A.

“The guide was very informative and fun to listen. We watched real lava flow and things that could be done with it. Got a little bit of Vik history.”

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4.LAVA SHOW – Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 974 reviews · 50 min · from $54

At Icelandic Lava Show in Vík, you sit a few meters from real lava heated to 1,100°C. A Lava Master such as Louis or Luis explains Katla, Icelandic eruptions, and what happens when lava meets ice. Expect a short film, sharp storytelling, intense heat, and a close look at molten rock in a small indoor setting.

“Louis was an amazing guide. Very polite guy, made our experience incridible. We were very satisfied with our guide.”

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5.Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Travel by luxury minivan from Reykjavik to Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Vik, the Icelandic Lava Show, Solheimajokull Glacier, and Seljalandsfoss. Your English-speaking guide handles the long day, adds local stories, and leads a 15 to 20 minute walk to the glacier viewpoint. This is a glacier visit, not a glacier hike.

“Waterfalls, black beaches, lava show, beautiful scenery with Icelandic horses, sheep and farmlands. Our driver/guide Levi was personable, knowledgeable and added to this enjoyable experience that we will never forget,”

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