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New Volcanic Eruption

Photo: María H Tryggvadóttir (from eruption in 2021)
Photo: María H Tryggvadóttir (from eruption in 2021)

A volcanic eruption started in the afternoon of 3rd August 2022 in a 100m crack down Merardalir by Fagradalsfjall on Reykjanes peninsula. 
Learn more about the details of this year's eruption and how to get there: SafeTravel webpage
A detailed map of hiking routes to the volcano can be viewed here.


When weather and poor conditions in the area make it dangerous to visit it - all notification on this matter are on Safte Travel webpage under "ALERTS"

A live broadcast can be viewed here