Travel safety

Enjoy Iceland. Stay ready for its conditions.

A few checks before you leave can make your journey to Hamrar and your time outdoors safer.

Before you set out

Check the latest conditions

Weather and road conditions can change quickly. Use current official information to decide when and how to travel.

Warnings and travel conditions across Iceland.

Road status, travel conditions and road cameras.

Current alerts from the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

A little preparation goes a long way

Check the route and road status before leaving. Follow closures and local instructions, and allow extra time for changing conditions.

Conditions can shift quickly. Dress in warm layers, bring waterproof outerwear, and keep your phone charged.

Choose a route that suits your group, follow marked paths, and let someone know where you are going.

Call 112 and share your location. If you are outdoors, use the 112 Iceland app to send your GPS position when possible.