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Welcoming the first cruise ship to Keflavík harbour - Azamara Quest

A cruise ship is expected to arrive in Keflavik on Saturday with around 700 passengers. A third of that group, over 200 passengers, are on their way to organized group trips. It is also expected that up to 400 passengers from the ship will wander around the center of Keflavik and try to find entertainment, visit shops and restaurants.

Upcoming: The Volcanic Way

We at Visit Reykjanes have partnered with our friends at Visit South Iceland to bring you 'The Volcanic Way', a route from Reykjanes and along the South coast that takes you to 8 of the regions popular volcanoes.

How do I know if I can see the Northern Lights?

There’s no guarantee of witnessing the Northern Lights – that’s a big part of why catching even a fleeting glimpse of the aurora is so special. Nevertheless, there are things you can do and factors that you can consider to improve your chances of seeing them. So let’s take a look at the conditions you are hoping for and where to get the information you need.

Recent eruption has stopped

The recent eruption that began on May 29th, came to an end.

The best places to take photos of the Northern Lights after landing at Keflavik Airport

Many travelers come to Iceland with a view to ticking the Northern Lights off their bucket list. If you’re planning to be one of them, we have some tips about where you should travel to while you’re on the Reykjanes peninsula if you’re keen to capture a shot of the aurora borealis with your camera. Here’s how to find the best places to take photos of the Northern Lights after landing at Keflavik Airport.

How to take photos of the Northern Lights on your smartphone

Tourists hoping to see the Northern Lights in Iceland will quickly appreciate that their colours are much more vivid when captured by a camera than with the naked eye. But not everyone wants to travel with a heavy bag of camera equipment. In this article, we’ll explain how to capture a great image of the Northern Lights using a smartphone and offer some other tips about how to improve the quality of your aurora photos.

Your ultimate guide to taking photos of the Northern Lights

What’s better than seeing the aurora borealis in Iceland? Having a really great photo to remind you of that special moment, that’s what. So let’s take a look at how to make that happen with our ultimate guide to taking photos of the Northern Lights.

Updates Regarding Ongoing Eruption and Accessibility

Stay up to date on the latest information - we answer your frequently asked questions below.
An overview of the parking 2 (Volcanoskali) and the eruption site in Mt. Fagradalsfjall. Image: Hord…

Mt. Fagradalsfjall Hiking Trail Is Now Open

The road closures have now been moved, allowing access to the Mt. Fagradalsfjall hiking trail, as well as many other natural highlights.

Blue Lagoon Reopens

All Blue Lagoon facilities are open again as of today (June 11th 2024).
The remaining crater erupting in Sundhnúksgígar. Image by Ingibergur Thor.

Eruption ongoing and updated road closures

Lava closes road no. 43, Grindavíkurvegur

Experience the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Iceland

Mark your calendars for August 12, 2026, as you'll have a rare chance to witness a total solar eclipse in stunning Iceland, a dream destination for many.