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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.
Recent news

"Geoheritage, geoparks and geotourism" session in the 35th Nordic Geological Winter Meeting in Iceland 2022
We will have one session about Geoheritage, geoparks and geotourism, and encourage everyone interested to take part.
Víkurskóli elementary school receives a grant from Sprotasjóður
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 ...
Events
Conference – The 1918 Katla eruption
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...
Concert at Midgard Base Camp - Hildur
Valdimar Guðmunds and Örn Eldjárn at Midgarde Base Camp
Valdimar and Örn Eldjárn will be performing at Midgard Base Camp next Sunday, the 12th of August.