⚠ Eruption information
There is currently no ongoing eruption. The eruption that began in Reykjanes on the evening of August 22 ended on the 6th of September. This eruption was the 9th one since the eruptions began in March 2021, and the 6th one in the current location. The eruption area is closed to visitors. Follow any updated news here.
Destinations to Consider
Brimketill
Brimketill is a small, naturally carved pool, by marine erosion, at the lava shore edge west of the town of Grindavík.
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Seltún
A must-see. Seltún is a colorful high-temperature geothermal area where you can see with your own eyes bubbling mud pots and adventure-looking fumaroles.
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Karlinn ("The Man")
is a 50-60 m high seacliff, an eroded volcanic plug, which stands high and mighty just off the coast of Valahnúkur.
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Grænavatn
Grænavatn or "Green lake" is believed to be over 6000 years old and has a very unique bright green color.
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The Church at Hvalsnes
The Church at Hvalsnes
The church is preserved and is completely built of carved stone collected from the local plentiful area of rock. All of the wood in the interior was collected from the shores nearby.
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The Lighthouse on Gardskagi
The Lighthouse on Gardskagi
See the highest lighthouse in Iceland and enjoy the beautiful view on the beach.
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Reykjanes travel blog
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Grindavík to reopen
Grindavík will reopen to the public on Monday, October 21, according to an announcement made during a meeting of the emergency management committee. Emergency personnel and the incident management team will maintain their current operations, with el… -
What is the best time of year to see the Northern Lights?
If you’ve always dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights then you might be considering a winter trip to Iceland. But is that the best season for an aurora hunt? To help, let’s take a look at when the statistics suggest you’ll have the greatest chance of seeing them, though remember you’ll need luck on your side too. -
The science behind the aurora - what causes the Northern Lights?
If you’ve ever wanted to see the Northern Lights, then you might also be interested to learn why they occur. In this article, let’s take a look at the science behind the aurora and find out what causes this captivating celestial phenomenon. -
Top 5 Northern Lights viewing mistakes and how to avoid them
While many people come to Iceland during the colder months in the hope of seeing the Northern Lights, some leave disappointed. The aurora borealis is as unpredictable as it is wonderful and to see it requires not only careful planning but a lot of luck too. However, you can improve your chances of witnessing this extraordinary natural phenomenon during your Iceland trip by trying to avoiding these common mistakes.
Events
The towns
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
Grindavík, a family-oriented village, is one of the nations strongest fishing industry townships, and home to well established processing plants and a
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
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
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
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
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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