About
See an active volcano erupting with glowing lava flows.
Why go
- Standing there watching the earth create itself in real time
- Witnessing lava flows and eruptions
- Feel Earth in motion
Must try
- Hike to see fresh lava
- Walk on fresh lava
- Hike the mighty Fagradalsfjall Volcano
- Hike on rock that was liquid just a few years ago
- See where the lava spilled onto the road
Pro tips
- Hike is 7km each way, rated difficult
- Allow 3+ hours for the hike
- Park at the Fagradalsfjall P 1 east of Grindavík
- Designated parking lots on Road 427 labeled P1
- 45 Mins from Reykjavik
Good to know
- Don’t walk on the lava, it can still be molten underneath
- Check wind direction and air quality
- Never bypass a safety barrier
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