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While some visitor attractions on the Reykjanes peninsula are well known – the Blue Lagoon and Fagradalsfjall volcano spring to mind – others fly under the radar. You might not realise, for instance, that there are a number of excellent museums and exhibitions covering a range of topics. Why not call in at one of these next time you’re passing?

Important information for travellers looking into hiking to the eruption site.

Today a new eruption started in Reykjanes. Travellers and visitors are asked to stay away from the area while the situation is being assessed by scientists and Authorities.

Travellers and hikers are asked to be aware of the risk of rock falling and landslides

The state police civil protection department last night declared an uncertainty phase—the lowest of Iceland’s three elevated alert levels—due to the earthquake swarm that began yesterday near Eldvörp, on the Reykjanes peninsula. The civil protection department met yesterday evening to discuss the situation. --> Show caution in and around mountains/hills/slopes due to danger of rockfall/landslides.