Can you walk around Fagradalsfjall?

If you prefer not to walk, we recommend booking a helicopter tour of the volcano site, allowing you to explore Meradalir valley from above . Fagradalsfjall’s much-anticipated eruption began on March 19th around 9:30 PM.

Where is the Fagradalsfjall volcano?

The Fagradalsfjall volcano is located in an uninhabited area of the Reykjanes peninsula. Since 2021, there have been three eruptions in this region of South Iceland. At around 30 kilometres (19 miles) away from Reykjavík, local authorities don’t consider it a threat. The latest eruption is close to the Fagradalsfjall volcano.

Why should you visit Fagradalsfjall volcano in Reykjanes?

One of Iceland's biggest tourist attractions is the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland, which allows you to see a brand new volcanic crater and freshly made lava up close - a lifetime experience for most people. Here are some practical tips and things to keep in mind before going to the eruption site.

What happened to Fagradalsfjall?

Prior to that, Fagradalsfjall, a shield volcano, had been dormant for 800 years. A cluster of earthquakes alerted Iceland’s seismologists and vulcanologists that an eruption could be imminent and signalled the start of the current activity. Molten lava started to flow steadily from the volcano and has been putting on quite a show ever since.