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The Geothermal Energy Exhibition

Hellisheioi Power Plant, Iceland
+354 412 5800
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Hellisheidi Power Plant in winter
Hellisheidi Geothermal area
Guided tours of the plant
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Ranked #72 of 153 attractions in Iceland
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: The Geothermal Energy Exhibition at the Hellisheiði Power PlantThe way Icelanders harness geothermal energy is the reason they can run their modern...... more » Owner description: The Geothermal Energy Exhibition at the Hellisheiði Power PlantThe way Icelanders harness geothermal energy is the reason they can run their modern society. This is drawing the attention of nation around the world where geothermal energy can be found.The Geothermal Energy Exhibition at Hellisheiði Power Plant is a state-of-the-art look into the harnessing of geothermal energy in Iceland. The plant is a striking example of how geothermal energy is harnessed in a sustainable manner in Iceland and a showcase for the rest of the world.Experienced guides are on-hand to provide informative presentations backed by multimedia shows about sustainable green energy as a global energy source. Geothermal resources can be found worldwide.Enjoy our coffee shop and browse through a selection of educational material in the souvenirs corner. Open every day of the week from 09:00 – 17:00. We are about 20 min. drive from Reykjavík on Route 1 towards Hveragerði.Service:A fully licensed coffee shop with specially brewed coffee, sandwiches, etc. A souvenirs corner with a selection of educational material on geothermal energy, including DVDs, books, a Hengill hiking map, etc. Ample parking and restrooms. Meetings and conference facilities:• Excellent facilities for exhibitions and events• Ample space for up to one thousand guests• Breathtaking surroundings• Visit Reykjavik –Study Tours• Special lectures on geothermal energy, production and environmental issues• We provide information on hiking and off-road trips in the area• « less
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London, United Kingdom
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“Educational and entertaining”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Everything you could want to know about geothermal power production in a high-tech and informative display. It looked geared towards school or larger groups but we were the only two visitors at the time (late December) and received a personal explanation of how the plant operated. There are interactive displays, video presentations and viewing platforms which you can explore at... More

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Helgi Pétursson, Manager at The Geothermal Energy Exhibition, responded to this review
2 January 2012

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Emu Plains Australia
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“Geothermal Power Station Iceland”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

I knew nothing about geothermal power in Iceland before visiting this centre. It is good to learn how all of Reykjavik is heated and supplied with energy without polluting the atmosphere. It is a clean and well presented power station for visitors who have little knowledge of the subject. It is free to enter and a worthwhile exoperience. It is... More

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“Worth a visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011
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One of the 5 Geothermal power plants in Iceland and open year round complete with coffee shop. Very interesting place to learn about how the hot water from 3km deep bore holes provides both hot water and electricity to Iceland's population. More

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“A fabulous day trip from Reykjavik. Great, informative hour.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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As "green" home builders who install geothermal heating and cooling in our homes in New Jersey, we were intrigued to visit the world's 2nd largest geothermal power plant, which supplies Reykjavik with electricity, heat and hot water. Even if you know nothing about geothermal power as an alternative source of energy, the displays and short film provide fascinating and clear... More

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