
Reykjanes Peninsula – What to Keep in Mind When Visiting a Volcanic Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula, located about an hour’s drive south of Reykjavik, was long somewhat neglected by travelers despite its many attractions. It is, of course, famous for its geothermal areas Gunnuhver, Seltún-Krýsuvík, and the Blue Lagoon. Since March 2021, however, the peninsula has become known for its volcanic eruptions. Since December 2023 alone, there have been seven eruptions, making a total of nine eruptions since 2021. The region certainly hasn’t settled down. Currently, there is another eruption underway at the Sundhnúkur crater (November 20, 2024, 11:14 PM) on the peninsula, n














