Why is the 2022 Fagradalsfjall eruption so exciting?

The location of the 2022 Fagradalsfjall eruption made it very exciting for people who wanted to witness it up close. All visitors to Iceland are at least somewhat familiar with Reykjanes peninsula, as it is the location of Iceland's only international airport.

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.

How long to hike Fagradalsfjall volcano?

To get views of the volcano you will need to hike between 30 minutes to 2 hours (each way) on mountain trails to a series of viewpoints. There are five different viewpoints over Fagradalsfjall Volcano: Stórhóll viewpoint, Meradalir Fissure Viewpoint, Nátthagi viewpoint, Langihryggur viewpoint, and Stóri Hrútur viewpoint.

How many viewpoints are there over Fagradalsfjall volcano?

There are five different viewpoints over Fagradalsfjall Volcano: Stórhóll viewpoint, Meradalir Fissure Viewpoint, Nátthagi viewpoint, Langihryggur viewpoint, and Stóri Hrútur viewpoint. There are two car parks at Fagradalsfjall (open 24 hours a day) and each cost 1,000 ISK for 24 hours. You can pay via the EasyPark App using a credit or debit card.