Why is it called Fagradalsfjall?

The name is also used for the surrounding volcanic system covering the area between the Svartsengi and Krýsuvík systems. Fagradalsfjall is a popular tourist destination, and it is very close to Reykjavik. In fact, Fagradalsfjall is the nearest volcano to Iceland’s capital.

What is the Fagradalsfjall volcano?

The Fagradalsfjall volcano is a beautiful landmass similar to those surrounding it on the majestic Reykjanes Peninsula. The Fagradalsfjall mountain is classified as a tuya volcano. This is a type of volcano that has a flat top with steep sides, almost like a table. A tuya volcano is formed when lava erupts through a thick ice sheet or a glacier.

Where is fagradsfjall?

Fagradsfjall is the site of an eruption on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula. It is the area's first volcanic eruption in 800 years

Is Fagradalsfjall a good place to live?

This was even the case for those living in the surrounding area if the winds were unfavorable. Fagradalsfjall is a large shield volcano, the tallest peak of which stands at 385 meters. Though it is uninhabited, its appealing landscapes were appreciated by early Icelanders, who named it "beautiful valley mountain."