Volcano news

When volcanic activity first kicked off on the Reykjanes peninsula a few years ago, it came as a bit of a surprise. After all, the area hadn’t experienced an eruption for something like eight centuries. Over the past three years, volcanic activity has increased and subsided several times. The most recent phase began in late 2023 and has been ongoing on and off ever since. These eruptions have had a significant impact on the town of Grindavik in the south of the Reykjanes peninsula and also periodically, to the Blue Lagoon in the middle. So what effect, if any, will this have on your travel plans?

According to the latest Met Office data, Magma continues accumulating under Svartsengi. A magma run or a volcanic eruption is expected in the next two to three weeks.

Grindavikurvegur has been reopened for access to the Blue Lagoon - however, access to Grindavik remains closed.

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

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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

An eruption has started in Reykjanes and an evacuation plan has been activated around Grindavík.

The eruption is still ongoing and closures will remain unchanged.

Due to gas pollution from the eruption and unfavourable wind direction

The closing post has been moved, giving access to more nature highlights