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⚠ Eruption information
On February 8th 2024, a new eruption started near the town of Grindavík in the Reykjanes peninsula. It was the sixth eruption in three years in the region. The eruption area of the new eruption is closed to visitors. Follow any updated news here.

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  • Image from tonight. Source: Ruv.is, Ragnar Visage

    An eruption has started by Mt. Hagafell

    All safety and security measures have been taken. Please view from a safe distance.
  • Overview of the new roads.

    Road towards Grindavik and the Blue lagoon open

    A new road has been laid over the new lave giving visitors the possibility of visiting the Blue Lagoon
  • The eruption seen from Ásbrú, Reykjanesbær.

    New eruption has started

    An eruption started this morning (February 8.) on the Reykjanes Peninsula. The eruption is located northeast of Sýlingarfell. The eruption is the sixth one in Reykjanes in the last three years. At 5:30 this morning an intense seismic activity starte…
  • Access around Reykjanes

    The town of Grindavík is still closed to the public. All major attractions in Reykjanes Geopark are accessible.

The towns

Gardur

Gardur

Outdoor enthusiasts should not miss out on the chance of visiting the town of Garður if they are traveling through the Reykjanes peninsula.On Garðskag
Grindavik

Grindavik

Grindavík, a family-oriented village, is one of the nations strongest fishing industry townships, and home to well established processing plants and a
Hafnir

Hafnir

The town Hafnir owns the second most land in the Reykjanes peninsula and takes its name from two large farms Sandhöfn and Kirkjuhöfn which are now des
Reykjanesbaer

Reykjanesbaer

The Town of Reykjanes is a young and vibrant rapidly growing town on Reykjanes peninsula. There has been a significant increase in number of citizens
Sandgerdi

Sandgerdi

Sandgerði is one of the country's major fishing communities. Rich fishing-grounds are found just off the coast of Sandgerði. There are interesting thi
Suðurnesjabær

Suðurnesjabær

On June 10th, 2018, a new municipality, Suðurnesjabær was created from the merger of Sandgerði and Garður. Residents voted on their new town’s name an
Vogar

Vogar

In the Town of Vogar you will find various services and can enjoy a walk along the sea, watch the birdlife by Vogatjörn pond and the monument Íslands

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