Fagradalsfjall

Iceland's most recent volcanic area. Eruptions in 2021, 2022, and 2023 created fresh lava fields you can walk on. An hour from Reykjavík. The landscape changes with each eruption.

Walking on rock that didn't exist a few years ago. Still warm in places. Dramatic red and black terrain. This is geology in real time.

After 800 years of dormancy, Fagradalsfjall erupted in March 2021, then again in 2022 and 2023. Each eruption adds new lava and reshapes the landscape. It's an ongoing geological event.

Check for active eruptions before going — sometimes areas are closed. The hike varies depending on which route is open. Ground can be hot — stay on marked trails. Bring layers, wind is brutal.