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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

All Blue Lagoon facilities are open again as of today (June 11th 2024).

Lava closes road no. 43, Grindavíkurvegur

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.