Journey to the Centre of the Earth (, also translated under the titles
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and
A Journey to the Interior of the Earth) is a classic 1864
science fiction novel by
Jules Verne. The story involves German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are
volcanic tubes going toward the centre of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans descend into the Icelandic volcano
Snæfellsjökull, encountering many adventures, including prehistoric animals and natural hazards, before eventually coming to the surface again in southern Italy, at the
Stromboli volcano.