The Lava Blog

Iceland’s caves draw many thousands of visitors each year, keen to explore a magical subterranean world. But if you were expecting those caves to be like the ones you know back home, you might be a little surprised. Here’s a comparison between limestone caves and lava caves to help you get your head around how they’re different.

If you’re planning to stay in Reykjavik and find yourself with a free day, there are plenty of activities that make the most of the great outdoors.

If there’s one thing Iceland’s not short of, it’s lava, which means there’s plenty of lava tunnels too. However, what are these peculiar natural landforms and how are they created?