Volcanoes in Iceland
Straddling the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is a hotspot for volcanic activity. In fact, volcanoes are such a big part of Iceland’s unique appeal that we operate a Volcano Hotline, notifying you of potential trips to visit live eruptions at short notice such as the ‘tourist-friendly’ eruption in July 2023 on the Reykjanes Peninsula. As long as the authorities have declared that an eruption site is safe to visit, it is often possible to arrange trips to view the action up-close, sometimes via helicopter flights and Superjeep safaris depending on the location.
A spectacular fissure eruption occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula in late December 2023, following weeks of expectation. This was followed by recurring short-lived eruptions in the same area in 2024. All were localised with no disruption to the rest of the country. This is a pattern of short-lived eruptions in this specific area of south west Iceland that is expected to continue. The most recent eruption started on 16 July and ended on 5 August 2025. Iceland is truly living up to its fiery reputation.
