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⚠ Eruption information
On August 3rd 2022 an eruption started again in Mt. Fagradalsfjall in Reykjanes peninsula. When visiting the site, please travel with great care and follow instructions. See updated news here.

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Reykjanes travel blog

  • Seltún closed due to maintenance

    Seltún in Krýsuvík will be closed from May 2 to June 6 due to maintenance work. The wooden walkway, which is the only safe approach to the bubbling and hissing geothermal area, is being replaced, so the area will be completely closed during construct…
  • Seltún closed due to maintenance

    Seltún in Krýsuvík will be closed from May 2 to June 6 due to maintenance work. The wooden walkway, which is the only safe approach to the bubbling and hissing geothermal area, is being replaced, so the area will be completely closed during construct…
  • Picture: AECO

    CLEAN UP ICELAND THIS SUMMER!

    Guides and passengers from expedition cruise vessels will be given the chance to land on specific coastal areas to clean the shorelines.
  • Temporary closure on one of the roads to Gunnuhver

    15th-19th of February 2023

Events

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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