There is no volcanic eruption in Iceland this week, and travel is running as normal. The Icelandic Met Office's latest Reykjanes update, from 27 October, says magma is still slowly building up under Svartsengi, so a new eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row remains possible, but no one can say when.
Is there an eruption in Iceland right now?
No. When we checked the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) on 9 November 2026, there was no eruption anywhere in Iceland. The most recent one was the ninth eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row near Grindavík. It started on 16 July 2025 and IMO declared it over on 5 August 2025.
IMO's news since last week has no eruption warning. On 5 November it reported installing four temporary seismometers at Grjótárvatn in west Iceland, to test whether the monitoring network there is good enough. We found no new volcano news for Askja, Katla, Grímsvötn or Bárðarbunga. Read the background in our guide to volcanoes in Iceland.
Reykjanes: what the Met Office says
IMO's newest Reykjanes update is still the one from 27 October 2026. It says ground uplift at Svartsengi continues slowly and earthquake activity is low. A new magma intrusion towards the Sundhnúkur crater row, which could end in an eruption, is still the most likely next step. IMO's 9 June update put the magma collected under Svartsengi since mid-July 2025 at about 27.5 million cubic metres.
Grindavík is still at the civil protection "uncertainty" level, and no evacuation is needed. The town's status page, last updated on 14 September, asks anyone in Grindavík to listen for sirens, follow signs and instructions, and leave at once if an evacuation is ordered.
Is the Blue Lagoon open?
Yes. When we checked the Blue Lagoon's opening hours on 9 November, it showed its normal winter hours, 08:00 to 22:00, with no closure notice, and it says it is open every day of the year. Christmas Eve hours are 08:00–16:00 and New Year's Eve hours 08:00–18:00. In past eruptions the lagoon has closed for a few days as a precaution, so check on the day of your visit.
Flights and weather
Sundhnúkur eruptions are fissure eruptions with little ash, and they have not stopped flights at Keflavík Airport. Safetravel.is showed no alerts when we checked on 9 November.
Weather is the bigger concern for travellers this week. It turns colder from Monday, and a strong northerly with snow is likely on Friday 13 November. See our road conditions update before you drive.
What it means for your trip
You can travel to Iceland as planned. Reykjavík, the Golden Circle, the South Coast and the airport are not affected. The only area to watch is the Reykjanes peninsula around Grindavík and Svartsengi. If an eruption starts, roads near it close quickly and tours change their route, so book with a local company that follows the Civil Protection rules.
Volcano tours running this week
These volcano tours and Reykjanes tours run all year, with the route confirmed closer to the day:
- Reykjanes Volcano Fields and Grindavík tour: about 5.5 hours from Reykjavík with Kleifarvatn, Seltún, the 2021 eruption site at Nátthagi and the Sundhnúkagígar lava field, from 14,990 ISK per person. Bring ice grips for icy paths.
- Volcano Hiking Tour and Reykjanes Sightseeing: a guided hike on the Fagradalsfjall lava fields, then Kleifarvatn and Gunnuhver, about 9 hours from 15,990 ISK per person.
- Reykjanes Peninsula private tour: your own guide for about 6.5 hours from your Reykjavík hotel, with lunch in Grindavík, from 179,900 ISK per vehicle.
- Lava Show in Reykjavík: real molten lava poured indoors, about 55 minutes, from 6,590 ISK per person. It is the safe way to see lava when there is no eruption.
Questions people ask
Is there a volcano erupting in Iceland now?
No. There is no eruption this week (checked 9 November 2026). The last one, near Grindavík, ended on 5 August 2025.
Is it safe to travel to Iceland?
Yes. Magma is building up under Svartsengi, but only the area around Grindavík is affected. The rest of the country is open as normal.
Can I visit Grindavík?
The town is at the civil protection uncertainty level with no evacuation. Follow signs, listen for sirens and check road status before you drive.
Can I see lava in Iceland this week?
Not from an eruption. You can walk on new lava fields on a Reykjanes volcano tour, or see real molten lava at the Lava Show in Reykjavík.
