Reporters have arrived & volcano discount
The first reporters have arrived in Iceland and the Helicopter companies are getting ready to offer flights over the volcano. Just to be clear, the volcano has not erupted yet but the likes of one starting soon are great. What are you waiting for? Camper Iceland is...
Earthquake Video
Check this out! The video was taken by the security cam of the local rescue officials. Stay tuned for more information here: https://www.campericeland.is/volcano-news/ Source: mbl.is Share the good news: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click...
Volcano News Link on Camper Iceland
Dear friends of Camper Iceland We just added a link to our webpage to access the latest news in regard to the earthquakes and possible Volcano. Camper Iceland is following the Icelandic news, and we translate important news as soon as possible. Many customers want to...
Earthquake 5.4 Richter – Is this the beginning
Many customers have contacted us lately and asked when will the volcano finally erupt. Even though the COVID restrictions are still in place people want to see the volcano as soon as it erupts. The earthquake that took place 14:15 today is one more sign that it could...
34000 earthquakes so far
So far we have had over 34.000 earthquakes since they started on the 24th of February. According to local officials that is more than all of 2020, even though last year was considered high in earthquakes! Another comparison is the year 2019 with 3.400 earthquakes. In...
Iceland – Magma now 1Km from surface
The signs and proof that magma is now flowing straight up are getting stronger. At the same time, the vertical movement of the magma has decreased. According to Morgunblaðið the magma is now only one kilometer from the surface. At first, we learned that the magma was...
Volcano Update – Names and Information
Newsflash The weekend was “shaky”! A new record was set with 5.0 on the Richter Scale (yesterday over 2800 earthquakes). The inhabitants of Grindavik woke up in the middle of the night. The earth shook heavily for almost 20 Minutes. To ease their minds and...
Second largest earthquake since beginning
The night was quiet and nice. However, this morning the earthquakes started again and the one at 8:54 AM was 4,5 on the Richter scale. The earthquake is thereby the second largest since the 24th of February when it all started. The origin of this earthquake was again...
Volcano will erupt
Now hear this, now hear this! Víðir Reynisson, chief of the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management just stated that the volcano may in fact erupt within minutes or hours. There is no proof yet, however all signs are there that this will in fact be...
Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
Are you interested in another story then COVID-19? How about a volcano? Have you heard about the earthquakes in Iceland? It started a few days ago and continues to be a very interesting topic. We are reaching out because we have customers and friends that wanted to...
New measures for Iceland – Travellers required to present negative PCR test before boarding
News from Iceland Double screening for all arrivals remains in place Those who test positive in the first screening may be required to isolate in a managed facility Temporary measures at the border are intended to allow speedier loosening of domestic restrictions...
A short visit to the West of Iceland
A journey to the West February 2021 Visit Iceland People ask me if the Icelandic sites are empty. Today we visited the west of Iceland and drove all the way to Langjökull. The most famous sites on the way would probably be Deildartúnguhver and Hraun- og Barnafossar....
Travel Story – 2021 Part TWO
The day the earth stood still If you read part one of my travel story you are wondering if I managed to get the PCR test 24h before boarding the SAS airplane. Yes, I did, hence I prepared for the big day. On my way to the airport, I was skeptical because normally the...
Iceland – Certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 accepted at the border
The requirement for testing and quarantine after travel: Current rules require all travelers arriving in Iceland from risk areas for COVID-19 to undergo testing for COVID-19 at the border. Currently, all countries and territories are defined as risk areas. All...
Travel Story – 2021 Part ONE
Traveling by air – from Switzerland to Denmark and from Denmark to Iceland Why is this guy traveling to Iceland for the third time since COVID-19? Is he trying to prove that it’s possible? How do you get there? What’s the difference between an antibody test,...
Instructions for Tourists in 2021
Visiting Iceland 2021 Plan more time Traveling changed with COVID-19 and we believe that trips will be longer. That can be a good thing, right? From personal experience we can say that the quarantine solution in Iceland is manageable. Perhaps you followed our story...
Certificates regarding previous COVID-19 infection that are accepted at the border in Iceland from 10 December 2020
Current rules require all travellers arriving in Iceland from risk areas for COVID-19 to undergo 14 days of quarantine or choose screening for COVID-19 at the border. Currently, all countries and territories are defined as risk areas. All arriving travellers need to...
Lost in Iceland, September 2020
Hi there folks, you probably read my story about my trip to Iceland. If not I will make sure to mention the story further down the post and throw in the links. To make a long story short I am in Iceland as we speak. The best idea I have had in a long time was going...