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Evacuation siren test in Grindavík and Svartsengi postponed

The evacuation siren test in Grindavík and Svartsengi will not take place on New Year’s Eve as previously planned.
Winter conditions in the mountains in Reykjanes can be extreme

Weather Warning: Hiking to Mt. Fagradalsfjall not recommended in the next 48 hours

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the area, and warnings have been issued against travel or hiking in the mountains.
Snow in Mt. Fagradalsfjall in the winter of 2022

Winter Conditions on the Hiking Trails – Proceed with Caution

Winter has arrived, and the first snow has fallen in the mountains on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
A overview of the Sundhnuksgigar with Grindavik and the Blue lagoon in the background. Image: Ingibe…

No ongoing eruption in Reykjanes today

There is currently no ongoing eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. The volcanic eruption that started on the 16th of July ended on the 5th of August. This eruption was the 12th one since the eruptions began in March 2021, and the 9th one in the current location.

No ongoing eruption today

There is currently no ongoing eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. The volcanic eruption that started on the 16th of July ended on the 5th of August. This eruption was the 12th one since the eruptions began in March 2021, and the 9th one in the current location.
People hiking in Reykjanes. Image: Thrainn Kolbeinsson

Hiking to the Eruption Site in Sundhnúksgígar: What You Need to Know

If you're planning to visit the Reykjanes Peninsula and want to experience the dramatic beauty of Iceland's volcanic landscapes, a hike to the Sundhnúksgígar eruption site has become a popular activity.

Evacuation Sirens in Svartsengi and Grindavík

Information on the function of the evacuation sirens in Reykjanes region.
Image: The Department of Civil Protection and response, July 2025

Eruption at the Sundhnúkur Crater Row

Updates on the eruption and access. 1st August 2025 at 11.00 am.

Moss Restaurant at the Blue Lagoon Retains Michelin Star

Cracks have previously been reported at Valahnúkur, and the path leading up the hill is currently cl…

Hazardous conditions at two popular tourist destinations

Eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula

The eruption that began on April 1st 2025 has come to a quick end, lasting just a short few hours. This was the eleventh eruption in the past 4-years, and the eighth in the past 16 months. There are still signs of a possible further eruption, so the area remains closed with some closures set up in the surrounding area.

Experience unmatched luxury at the new KEF SPA & Fitness

Nestled in the heart of Reykjanesbær, just five minutes from Keflavík International Airport, KEF SPA & Fitness is Iceland's newest luxury spa destination. Designed for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation, KEF SPA is the perfect way to begin or conclude your Icelandic adventure.