⚠️ Eruption at the Sundhnúkur Crater Row
There is no ongoing eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula.
Access to the area has is open.
Last update: 30th August 2025, at 12:00
An eruption began near Stóra-Skógfell on the Sundhnúkur crater row on the Reykjanes Peninsula on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, shortly before 4 AM. It ended on the 5th of August, 20 days later. This was the ninth eruption in the area since December 2023 and the twelfth since the eruption series began at Fagradalsfjall in 2021.
The volcanic activity in the area does not pose a threat to travellers, as long as they follow the instructions of authorities and stay away from closed areas. As with previous eruptions, the activity is confined to a limited area and does not impact the rest of the Reykjanes Peninsula, Reykjavík, or other parts of the country. Travel continues as normal, most tours and excursions are operating on schedule, flights to and from Iceland are running as usual, and the Ring Road (Route 1) remains open.
If you have a booked trip to Iceland or are planning a visit, you can confidently continue with your travel plans. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update information here as soon as new details become available.
See updates on the latest eruption blog post here.
Key Information
The town of Grindavík is open to the public.
The Blue Lagoon and the Northern Lights Inn are open. If you have a booking, we recommend you monitor your emails for any updates.
The latest eruption site, Sundhnúksgígar, is closed to public access from the viewing sites from the west and north of the eruption site. There is a new hiking path (B) by Mt. Fagradalsfjall and viewing sites for the latest eruption on the map below.
Mt. Fagradalsfjall eruption site of 2021-2023 is open. Read more on hiking and parking for Fagradalsfjall below.
