30. June 2022
Katla Geopark was visited in June by two groups
Katla Geopark was visited in June by two groups, one from the Ruritage project and one from the Building Bridges project.
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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
09. May 2022
Country Hotel Anna becomes a certified Geopark Partner!
Today we formalised our partnership with Hotel Anna through a written partnership agreement!
09. May 2022
Katla Geopark and the Icelandic Forestry Association sign a declaration of co-operation
On the 4th of May, Katla Geopark and the Icelandic Forestry Association signed a joint declaration of co-operation with the goals of trying to strengthen and in...
Events
12. October 2018
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...
17. August 2018
Concert at Midgard Base Camp - Hildur
12. August 2018
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.