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.
Eruption News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eruption at the Sundhnúkur Crater Row
Updates on the eruption and access. 1st August 2025 at 11.00 am.
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.
The eruption is over for now
There is currently no ongoing eruption. The eruption that began in Reykjanes on the evening of August 22 ended on the 6th of September. This eruption was the 9th one since the eruptions began in March 2021, and the 6th one in the current location. The eruption area is closed to visitors. Follow any updated news here.
Updates regarding checkpoints and openings due to ongoing eruption
The police chief has reduced the containment area due to the ongoing volcanic eruption at Sundhnúkagígar.
Is Iceland safe to visit after the most recent volcano eruptions?
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?
