Is geldingadalur a volcano?

Geldingadalur is an area on the Reykjanes Peninsula, notable for being home to the Fagradalsfjall volcano, which erupted in 2021. The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland is a very volcanic area, renowned for its conic mountains, craters, hot springs, and lava fields.

What happened at geldingadalur?

The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland is a very volcanic area, renowned for its conic mountains, craters, hot springs, and lava fields. The eruption at Geldingadalur, however, was the first in the region for 800 years. At 21.30 on March 19th, 2021, a 700-meter fissure opened within Fagradalsfjall.

How far is geldingadalur Volcano Valley from Reykjavik Airport?

Barely 30 minutes from the KEF Airport, is the starting point to the hike to Geldingadalur Volcano Valley area. And from the heart of downtown Reykjavik, you can expect less than a 1 hour drive. Further, people are calling the area two different names: Geldingadalur which directly translates to “neutered horse valley.”

Can you hike to geldingadalur?

In fact, today we would love to share with you a step by step guide to hiking to Iceland’s active volcano, Geldingadalur (also referred to as Fagradalsfjall á Reykjanesi). NOTE: This post has been updated on April 17th 2021. The activity continues to grow and paths can continue to be re-routed because of lava flow or gas.