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⚠ Information regarding eruption area and Grindavik
There is currently no ongoing eruption. The eruption that started on the morning of April 1st ended just a few hours later. This eruption was the 11th one since the eruptions began in March 2021, and the 8th one in the current location. The eruption area is currently closed to visitors, including some of the surrounding area as there are signs of a further eruption impending. Follow any updated news here.

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  • Moss Restaurant at the Blue Lagoon Retains Michelin Star

    Moss Restaurant at The Retreat Hotel by the Blue Lagoon has once again been awarded a Michelin star—marking the third year in a row the restaurant has received this prestigious honor. As the first hotel restaurant in Iceland to earn a Michelin star …
  • Cracks have previously been reported at Valahnúkur, and the path leading up the hill is currently cl…

    Hazardous conditions at two popular tourist destinations

    Due to seismic activity, hazardous conditions have developed at two popular tourist destinations on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Recently, new cracks have formed on Valahnúkur, a popular viewpoint near Reykjanestá. Valahnúkur is a tuff mountain that is …
  • Eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula

    The eruption that began on April 1st 2025 has come to a quick end, lasting just a short few hours. This was the eleventh eruption in the past 4-years, and the eighth in the past 16 months. There are still signs of a possible further eruption, so the area remains closed with some closures set up in the surrounding area.
  • Experience unmatched luxury at the new KEF SPA & Fitness

    Nestled in the heart of Reykjanesbær, just five minutes from Keflavík International Airport, KEF SPA & Fitness is Iceland's newest luxury spa destination. Designed for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation, KEF SPA is the perfect way to begin or conclude your Icelandic adventure.

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

As of October 2024, Grindavík is reopen to the public on Monday, October 21. Emergency personnel and the incident management team will maintain their
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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