Current updates for photographers planning or travelling in Iceland — volcanic activity, road closures, new conservation rules, drone regulations, and wildlife protection notices. Curated for photographers, not tourists.
The highland road section Búland–Eldgjá, which provides access to Landmannalaugar and the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, changed status to “Vegur ekki í þjónustu” (road not in service) on 6 October 2026 at 17:31. The change was recorded by Vegagerðin, the Icelandic Road Administration. No further comment has been issued by the road authority at this time. … Read more
As of 6 October 2026, the Holtsvegur–Fagrifoss road section giving access to the Lakagígar crater row in the Highlands has been listed as “Vegur ekki í þjónustu” (road not in service) by Vegagerðin, the Icelandic Road Administration. The status was recorded at 17:31 on 6 October. No further comment has been issued by the road … Read more
Vegagerðin (the Icelandic Road Administration) has recorded a status change on the road section serving Snæfellsnes in West Iceland. As of 17:51 on 5 October 2026, the route changed from Greiðfært (passable) to Vegur ekki í þjónustu (road not in service). No further comment was provided by the road administration at the time of reporting. … Read more
Vegagerðin, the Icelandic Road Administration, recorded a status change on the Upphéraðsvegur–Snæfellsleið road section leading to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula on 5 October 2026 at 17:51. The route moved from “Greiðfært” (easy driving) to “Snjóþekja” (snow cover). No further comment was issued by the road administration. Why this matters for photographers October marks the transition into … Read more
As of 5 October 2026, the highland road section known as Öskjuleið, leading to Askja and Herðubreið in the central highlands, has been marked as “Vegur ekki í þjónustu” (road not in service) by Vegagerðin, the Icelandic Road Administration. The status was previously listed as passable for 4×4 and larger vehicles. No reopening date has … Read more
Two roads significant to photographers travelling Iceland’s south and east have been closed following flood damage, according to RÚV English, reporting on 2 October 2026. Þórsmerkurvegur (route 249), which gives access to the Þórsmörk highland valley, and the road across Breiðdalsheiði (route 95) in the east were both washed out after heavy rainfall left the … Read more
The main car park at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is closed from Friday 2 October until Wednesday 7 October 2026 due to construction work. Visitors are directed to use the alternative car parks at Eystri-Fellsfjara and Vestri-Fellsfjara, both of which remain open and have temporary toilet facilities. Rangers and staff are on site throughout the closure … Read more
Iceland’s Met Office expanded an existing landslide warning to include the northern Eastfjords on 1 October 2026, following confirmed flooding and debris flows in the region. Rainfall was forecast to ease by early Friday, 3 October. The warning represents a formal hazard-level notice affecting movement on roads and tracks in that area. Why this matters … Read more
Route 73 (Þverárfellsvegur) is closed to all traffic just above Sauðárkrókur, in Northwest Iceland, following an incident on 1 October 2026 in which a milk lorry and its trailer overturned near the farm Skarð, blocking the road. The driver was taken to hospital for examination. Police in Northwest Iceland have confirmed that heavy equipment is … Read more
The road to Bolafjall, the elevated viewpoint west of Bolungarvík in the Westfjords, has closed for the winter season, according to the local municipality. The closure took effect at the end of September 2026 and will remain in place until spring. No reopening date has been confirmed. Why this matters for photographers Bolafjall offers some … Read more