While this eruption has not affected the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik or flights arriving and departing from the country’s airports, the Blue Lagoon, which is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions, was evacuated because of the eruption and will remain closed until 3pm on Wednesday April 2 as a precaution.

Far less crowded than the Blue Lagoon, the oldest swimming pool in Iceland (since 1891!) welcomes visitors to experience an authentic thermal escape in nature.

Foreign Office advice stops well short of advising against travel to Iceland, meaning holiday companies can continue to operate as normal – with no automatic right to cancel. Until and unless the Foreign Office warns against travel, the assumption is that everything will go ahead as normal.

The impact of melting Iceland glaciers on tourism and the environment and how climate change affects these majestic landmarks.