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Kaffi Gola opens in Hvalsnes

The cafe is located within close proximity of the popular Hvalsneskirkja (Hvalsnes Church), and is the first cafe to be opened in the area.

Eruption viewing platform now available

Recently a small viewing platform was set up on Grindavikurvegur, by the start of the new road that leads to the Blue Lagoon.

A new eruption likely

According to the latest Met Office data, Magma continues accumulating under Svartsengi. A magma run or a volcanic eruption is expected in the next two to three weeks.

Latest eruption news in Iceland

Currently, there is no ongoing eruption. The most recent began on May 29th and finished June 22nd.

Why you shouldn't make cairns in Iceland

Cairns may look like a harmless craft, but in fact there are many downsides to making one. Check out this blog to find out why.

Original road to Blue Lagoon reopened

Grindavikurvegur has been reopened for access to the Blue Lagoon - however, access to Grindavik remains closed.
Photo from azamara.com

Welcoming the first cruise ship to Keflavík harbour - Azamara Quest

A cruise ship is expected to arrive in Keflavik on Saturday with around 700 passengers. A third of that group, over 200 passengers, are on their way to organized group trips. It is also expected that up to 400 passengers from the ship will wander around the center of Keflavik and try to find entertainment, visit shops and restaurants.

Upcoming: The Volcanic Way

We at Visit Reykjanes have partnered with our friends at Visit South Iceland to bring you 'The Volcanic Way', a route from Reykjanes and along the South coast that takes you to 8 of the regions popular volcanoes.

How do I know if I can see the Northern Lights?

There’s no guarantee of witnessing the Northern Lights – that’s a big part of why catching even a fleeting glimpse of the aurora is so special. Nevertheless, there are things you can do and factors that you can consider to improve your chances of seeing them. So let’s take a look at the conditions you are hoping for and where to get the information you need.

Recent eruption has stopped

The recent eruption that began on May 29th, came to an end.

The best places to take photos of the Northern Lights after landing at Keflavik Airport

Many travelers come to Iceland with a view to ticking the Northern Lights off their bucket list. If you’re planning to be one of them, we have some tips about where you should travel to while you’re on the Reykjanes peninsula if you’re keen to capture a shot of the aurora borealis with your camera. Here’s how to find the best places to take photos of the Northern Lights after landing at Keflavik Airport.

How to take photos of the Northern Lights on your smartphone

Tourists hoping to see the Northern Lights in Iceland will quickly appreciate that their colours are much more vivid when captured by a camera than with the naked eye. But not everyone wants to travel with a heavy bag of camera equipment. In this article, we’ll explain how to capture a great image of the Northern Lights using a smartphone and offer some other tips about how to improve the quality of your aurora photos.