Where is Fagradalsfjall located?

Fagradalsfjall ( Icelandic: [ˈfaɣraˌtalsˌfjatl̥] ( listen)) is an active tuya volcano formed in the Last Glacial Period on the Reykjanes Peninsula, around 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Reykjavík, Iceland.

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?

Although the eruption is finished, it's still stunning to see the new lava fields and craters created by the eruption up close. The restrained Icelandic volcano Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes peninsula stepped into the spotlight on the evening of March 19, 2021, when an eruptive fissure opened in the Geldingadalir valleys.

When is a new eruption in Fagradalsfjall area?

A new eruption in the area of Fagradalsfjall area started on 10th July 2023. This is an ongoing and rapidly changing area but updates can be found at RUV.is and Visit Reykjanes. If you want to visit the volcano the hike is 10km in each direction from parking area D, close to the parking areas for Fagradalsfjall.