Is it safe to go to Fagradalsfjall?

Keep in mind that conditions can change very quickly at the eruption site, both the weather and the behavior of the eruption. It can stay quiet for a while and then suddenly turn on. Stay alert and do not leave the designated routes. Keep your gear, cellphone and safety equipment close.



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When we went over the summer when the volcano was still active we did a self tour, i.e., we followed the very obvious path to the lava field. I would not recommend paying anyone to take you to see the lava field.

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Enjoy this 4.5-mile out-and-back trail near Grindavík, Southern Peninsula. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete.

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For the undeterred, here's a guide on how to safely visit a few of the best destinations for volcano tourism.
  • Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii. ...
  • Thrihnukagigur, Iceland. ...
  • Stromboli, Italy. ...
  • Mount Aso, Japan. ...
  • Rotorua and Mount Tarawera, North Island, New Zealand.


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Don't step on lava New lava, and that means even lava from an eruption from a few years ago, is not safe to walk on because there might be huge wholes that you could fall into. When lava flows, the layer which is closer to the air solidifies faster and that turns into tunnels through which the hot lava flows.

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The easiest active volcano to visit in Iceland is likely Fagradalsfjall. Located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, it is relatively close to Reykjavík, approximately 40 kilometres away.

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If you want to visit lava up close and personal, then you should allow at least TWO full days for visiting Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

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