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If you're planning to visit the Reykjanes Peninsula and want to experience the dramatic beauty of Iceland's volcanic landscapes, a hike to the Sundhnúksgígar eruption site has become a popular activity.

Information on the function of the evacuation sirens in Reykjanes region.

Updates on the eruption and access. 1st August 2025 at 11.00 am.

The eruption that began on April 1st 2025 has come to a quick end, lasting just a short few hours. This was the eleventh eruption in the past 4-years, and the eighth in the past 16 months. There are still signs of a possible further eruption, so the area remains closed with some closures set up in the surrounding area.

Nestled in the heart of Reykjanesbær, just five minutes from Keflavík International Airport, KEF SPA & Fitness is Iceland's newest luxury spa destination. Designed for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation, KEF SPA is the perfect way to begin or conclude your Icelandic adventure.

Iceland eagerly awaits a total eclipse of the sun which is due to pass overhead on 12th August 2026. Though it’s still a long way off, if you’re keen to experience this rare phenomenon on Icelandic soil, it’s wise to make plans early. August is already peak season in Iceland and if demand for flights and accommodation could potentially be higher than usual either side of the eclipse, then making your arrangements ahead of others could be beneficial to your wallet. But before you do, let’s take a look at where the path of totality will track and consider why Reykjanes is the ideal location to see the 2026 solar eclipse.

An important part of planning for any overseas trip is to figure out how much things are most likely going to cost. Iceland is known as a relatively expensive destination, particularly in peak season, so making sure you have a full understanding of the currency and potential costs should be a prerequisite for any traveller. Here’s what you need to know when planning your Icelandic adventure.

Maybe you’ve been travelling long enough to remember the days when we relied on travellers’ cheques or carried wads of cash? The way we manage our finances while on holiday has changed a lot over the years. These days, it’s the norm to be cashless in Iceland, though it’s not entirely so. In this article, we’ll take a look at the shift towards digital payments and what it means for visitors.

Whether you’ve taken advantage of Icelandair’s stopover package or are using Reykjavik as a place to connect on two separate transatlantic tickets, Iceland’s position in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean makes it an enticing prospect as somewhere to break your journey. With a few days at your disposal you can head along the south coast or beyond, but if you only intend to stay for a few hours or maybe a day there are still plenty of exciting options. If you haven’t yet made firm plans for your layover in Iceland, here’s what you might do at Keflavik Airport and nearby.