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The Blue Lagoon is open for visitors

The eruption is still ongoing and closures will remain unchanged.
02.06.2024

The map from the MET office regarding the boundaries of the danger zone has been updated. The map shows where the main erupting craters are located, the routes of the lava streams and possible effects in the area. (View the map here)

Due to the new information, the Blue Lagoon has been reopened for visitors as of today, June 2nd. The Blue Lagoon upholds the utmost safety and security measures in close cooperation with the latest updates from the MET office and the local police commissioner. Read the Blue Lagoon updates on their website: https://www.bluelagoon.com/seismic-activity 

The closure on road no. 43 (Grindavíkurvegur) remains by the crossroad to Seltjörn. Guests of the Blue Lagoon need to show their tickets or confirmation of other services from the Blue Lagoon to be able to pass the checkpoint. The area is not open to other visitors. 

Monitoring and first response:

The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management and the local authorities have activated all necessary security measures. The area around Grindavík, the Blue Lagoon and the Svartsengi area have been evacuated. The scientists at the Icelandic Metrologic Office and from the Universities are processing the information gathered and monitoring the event. When the area and the information on the event have been properly processed, an update will be published here regarding accessibility to the area.

Access to the eruption site and viewing sites:

  • Road closures are located by Staður (west of Grindavik) on road no. 425, on Grindavikurvegur (road no. 43) by Seltjörn and Suðurstrandarvegur (no 427) by Krísuvíkurvegur. These closures have a temporary effect on some of the sites in the Reykjanes region; The Bridge between continents, Gunnuhver geothermal area, Reykjanes lighthouse, the Blue lagoon, Eldvörp, and the eruption sites in Mt. Fagradalsfjall. Any updates will be posted as soon as it changes.
  • The new eruption area is not open to visitors. Visitors need to view it from afar. Please respect the closures and follow the instructions from the authorities.
  • The eruption can be seen from the main road no. 41 (Reykjanesbraut), but visitors are advised not to stop the cars on the highway. Below is a map with locations of good viewing sites, for example, the old Patterson airstrip and Ásbrú.
  • The access to the area is closed and road no. 43 towards Grindavik has been closed. Further information and updates on road closures can be viewed on the road administration website, www.road.is.

To view the map better, use your mouse or fingers to move it around and zoom in and out.

Useful links to monitor and review updates on the events: