Many visitors to Iceland are interested in learning how local residents benefit from living on a volcanic island in their daily lives. Krafla Geothermal Centre answers many of those questions.
At Krafla Power Station, you can learn firsthand about sustainable energy, electricity production from geothermal energy sources, as well as the ‘eruptive’ history of the station’s development. Krafla‘s location near Lake Mývatn makes it an ideal stopping place for travellers in North Iceland. Just above the station is a popular hiking area including the recent lava field around Leirhnjúkur and the explosion crater Víti (Hell), both popular sightseeing attractions. There, visitors can find out about its history and the harnessing of geothermal energy for electricity production.
Krafla Geothermal Centre
Landsvirkjun owns and operates Krafla Geothermal Centre. The state runs the power company and it is Iceland’s largest producer of renewable energy.
At the Krafla Visitor Centre, you will find information on geothermal energy and on the station’s electricity production. Also, the company of Landsvirkjun and Iceland’s energy production are introduced in general. Visitors can view a film about the Krafla eruptions.
After you a visit to the geothermal center we recommend Mývatn Natural Baths. Also, a good hike in Dimmuborgir is more than worth it, just don’t forget your camera.
