Road towards Grindavik and the Blue lagoon open
A new road has been laid over the new lave giving visitors the possibility of visiting the Blue Lagoon
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Access around Reykjanes
The town of Grindavík is still closed to the public. All major attractions in Reykjanes Geopark are accessible.
Eruption by Hagafell near Grindavík
Information on road closures and access to attractions in Reykjanes
An eruption has started in Reykjanes peninsula
The fifth eruption has started north-east of the town of Grindavik
Unesco grants Reykjanes Geopark the green card
The UNESCO Global Geoparks Counsil grants Reykjanes Geopark a green card for the next 4 years at the 8th council session last December.
Brimketill Geosite receives the 2023 Environmental award from the Icelandic Tourist Board
The Icelandic Tourist Board awarded Reykjanes Geopark the Environmental Award for 2023 for the development at Brimketill Geosite
Mt. Fagradalsfjall hikingtrails to the old eruption sites are open for visitors
The eruption sites from 2021, 2022 and the summer of 2023 are open
Ongoing eruption and a map from the MET office
The Sundhnúksgígar craters eruption is still ongoing but with very low activity
