Katla UNESCO Global Geopark opens up a natural wonderland of active volcanism, glaciers, waterfalls, black beaches and moss covered lava fields to the visitor. A top priority of the park is to protect the natural environment, promote local sustainable development, introduce local culture and place a strong emphasis on nature tourism.
We will have one session about Geoheritage, geoparks and geotourism, and encourage everyone interested to take part.
One of Katla Geopark’s Geoschools, the elementary school of the Municipality of Mýrdalshreppur, has just received a grant from the fund Sprotasjóður. The grant ...
Katla Geopark has unveiled its new easily movable educational exhibition which is being displayed at Katla centre in Vik. The exhibition consists of three so-ca...
On 12th of October this year, a hundred years have passed since the eruption began in Katla volcano that underlies the Mýrdalsjökull Ice Cap. The erup...
Valdimar and Örn Eldjárn will be performing at Midgard Base Camp next Sunday, the 12th of August.