Thorverk uses heavy machinery, boiling hot geothermal water, cranes, ships and tractors to bring the ascophyllum and laminaria harvest ashore to the drying mill. Unfortunately this means that no visits are allowed due to security reasons. But in the village the museum/exhibition (tourist information) shows the algae, and products that partially consist of wrack and kelp. Be sure to visit there and ask about the factory, harvest and industry. The algae are used as binding material in medicine and toothpaste. Also as jellyfying agent in icecream and puddings. They are also used to make fibres to make clothes. The meal is used as organic fertilizer in gardening and Glæðir, a liquid fertilizer made in Reykhólar is perfect for your houseplants. It is also available at the exhibition.
