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Iceland is more than ever a true magical natural paradise. While the coronavirus crisis has affected a great deal of the world for the worse, for the beautiful Icelandic nature it was a positive effect. Less tourist has meant that this country has been able to rest and and to recuperate its natural beauty.

The low density of inhabitants, the possibility to stay in small scale country hotels, the availability of motorhomes and the fact that most of your holiday is spent outside in the freshest air on the planet, there is literally no better destination to visit now-a-days. One of the highest standard of health care, hygiene and nearly every other necessity also sets Iceland apart and thereby confirming your choice of Iceland as your next destination for 2023. Welcome to Iceland! For news, updates and current events about Iceland, please check out this page. We have the latest news about the upcoming events and new activities in Iceland. Stay on top of all of the newest information regarding Iceland and the capital Reykjavík by checking out our website.

Iceland has also been the ideal place for a relaxing, remote holiday or vacation among the most beautiful nature in the world. Now this is even more true and more important than ever. Come visit Iceland, the country with some of the best response and results amid the current COVID-19 epidemic and enjoy a coronavirus-free trip far from civilization. Social-distance travel never looked so appealing.

ICELAND IS HIGHLY PREPARED AND USED TO VOLCANIC ERUPTION – IF THE SITUATION OCCURS….
Iceland is situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates diverge, making it one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. Regular seismic events are a characteristic feature of Icelandic geology, ranging from minor tremors to significant earthquakes.
Iceland is therefore no stranger to volcanic activity and experiences a volcanic event every five years, on average. Three eruptions have occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula in the last three years, none of which caused harm to people or disrupted air traffic. Icelandic authorities and the public are highly prepared for such events, and Iceland has one of the world's most effective volcanic preparedness measures. Iceland's geoscientists possess vast experience in dealing with volcanic activities.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office, The National Police Commissioner, The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, and a team of scientists from the University of Iceland have closely monitored this situation since the beginning and are constantly analysing developments. There is no way of accurately predicting whether, where, or when this could result in a volcanic eruption or the possible size of such an eruption. However, the situation is closely monitored and constantly evaluated based on the best scientific data available.

While the possibility of air traffic disturbance cannot be entirely ruled out, scientists consider it an unlikely scenario. The potential disruption to flight traffic would depend on factors such as the location and size of the eruption. Typically, the impact of volcanic eruptions is confined to specific, localized areas. Notably, previous eruptions in the area did not impact flights to and from the country.