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The main crater from the eruption in 2020. Image: H0rdur

Earthquakes on the Reykjanes peninsula

Earthquakes have started again in the Reykjanes peninsula similar to the present events before the eruption in Mt. Fagradalsfjall last year. Due to that visitors are asked to take care when hiking and driving in the region, expecially close to mountain areas.

The Boat museum of Grímur Karlsson is closed temporarily due to construction

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

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The Churches of Reykjanes

You don’t have to be religious to appreciate Iceland’s churches. They’re often a treat for the eyes, both in terms of their architecture and also their setting. Many are the focal point of rural communities, with unspoilt scenic backdrops. Some have a fascinating back story or a tale to tell about times past. Why not include one in your next visit? Here are our suggestions for where to find the most interesting churches of Reykjanes.

The best time to visit Reykjanes

Reykjanes, like the rest of Iceland, sees visitor numbers soar during the summer peak season. But why is that? There are good reasons to come to Reykjanes from June to August, but equally you’ll reap the benefit of coming in spring, autumn or winter. Let’s find out when is the best time to visit Reykjanes.

Bryggjan's lobster soup among best meals of 2022

It has snowed heavily and SAR members have been working nonstop all weekend. Picture: SAR Þorbjörn 2…

Weather warnings and road closures

Updated Feb 6th at 20.30

Reykjanesbraut closed due to asphalt laying

Photo: Thrainn Kolbeinsson

Gunnuhver one of the most haunted places in the world

Storm coming - Bad travel conditions this weekend!

The ultimate packing list for your Iceland visit

It’s a long standing joke amongst Icelanders that if you don’t like the weather, you should just wait five minutes and you’ll be served up something different. The country’s location in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean means that conditions are changeable, to put it mildly. That doesn’t have to impact your itinerary, so long as you’re prepared to be a little flexible, but it can cause headaches for first-time visitors as they struggle to decide what to pack for their trip. Though it’s tempting to throw everything in, lugging all that gear around with you won’t be fun, even if you sling it in the boot of a rental car. But how do you know what to chuck in and what to leave out without regretting those decisions once you get there?