The Reykjanes Geopark is a UNESCO Global Geopark covering the Reykjanes peninsula in southwest Iceland. A geopark is an area with notable geology managed for conservation, education, and visitors.
A geopark on the ridge
The Reykjanes peninsula is in southwest Iceland. The peninsula is one of the few places on land where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge rises above sea level.
Volcanoes, rifts, and coast
Here the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart. The landscape is made of lava fields, fissures, hot springs, and mud pools. It has seen recent volcanic activity in the Fagradalsfjall area. Geopark sites include the Bridge Between Continents, the Gunnuhver hot springs, and the Seltun geothermal field.
Visiting the geopark and Reykjanes tours
The peninsula is next to Keflavik Airport and the capital, so its sites are easy to reach. Any volcanic alerts and conditions can be checked on safetravel.is. You can compare Reykjanes tours to see the current options.
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