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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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Reykjanes travel blog

  • The Cultural Heritage of Reykjanes

    The Reykjanes peninsula is well known for its dramatic landscapes but this part of Iceland also has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. Let’s take a deep dive into the region’s past and learn about its cultural heritage and its folklore. C…
  • Three Hidden Gems of the Reykjanes Peninsula

    There used to be a time when almost the whole of the Reykjanes peninsula beyond the airport and the Blue Lagoon could have been considered a hidden gem. But times change and as tourist numbers have increased, sites have become more popular. The unexp…
  • Birdwatching Paradise: Avian Diversity in the Reykjanes Peninsula

    Nature is an important aspect of many visits to Iceland, whether to immerse yourself in the country’s unique landscapes or spot some of the wildlife that makes its home in them. Iceland will appeal to casual birdwatchers as well as committed twitcher…
  • Photography Guide: Capturing the Beauty of the Reykjanes Peninsula

    Few places on the planet are as captivating to a photographer as Iceland. The raw and rugged terrain begs to be captured and remembered. Thanks to continued tectonic activity, this extraordinary landscape is constantly reinventing itself. Steam rises…

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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