Spectacular lava fountains: Etna eruption 13.8.2023
On the afternoon of 13 August 2023, the measuring instruments of the INGV (Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Catania) register the first signs of a new eruption of Mount Etna. Shortly afterwards, this begins with Strombolian activity. Strombolian activity is typical of the Stromboli volcano. It is characterised by the emission of lava in […]
Eruption of Mount Etna on 21 May 2023
After a series of earthquakes in the summit area and a sudden increase in volcanic tremor, the eruption of Mount Etna on 21 May 2023 was not long in coming. The protagonist of this eruption with lava fountains is once again the Southeast Crater. It has also produced two lava flows: one inside the Valle […]
Lava and snow: when extremes meet
The particularly low temperatures at the beginning of February 2023 and intense precipitation on 9 and 10 February 2023 transformed Etna into an idyllic winter landscape with snowdrifts that were four metres high in places and posed considerable challenges for some mountain huts. If you visit Etna in winter, especially its snowier northern side, you […]
Accidents on Mount Etna
To mark the occasion, here is another article on the topic of “How dangerous is Mount Etna?” – but this time not primarily with reference to volcanic eruptions, falling rocks, lava flows and sulphur mist. It’s about solo endeavours, misguided adventurers, tragic-mysterious deaths; about people who had tragic accidents on Mount Etna. A night in […]
Etna in Autumn: Colors, Flavors and Breathtaking Experiences on the Volcano
Etna in Autumn: Nature and Colors Transforming the Volcano Mount Etna is worth visiting in every season, but in autumn it reveals a particularly magical and colorful charm. The forests are painted in shades of red, orange, and gold, creating a stunning contrast with the black volcanic rock.On the northern slopes, lunar landscapes blend with […]
Helicopter flight over Etna: simply breathtaking!
A personal report A sightseeing flight over a volcano, by helicopter over summit craters and lava flows. This has always been my dream and now I have fulfilled it for myself – and my family: a helicopter flight over Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, with EtnaWay. Our tour starts early in the morning. […]
Etna North – The 2002 Craters
A personal report Today we are doing the North Craters Tour with EtnaWay, a tour to the craters from 2002. Meeting point is at 9am in Piano Provenzana on the north side of Etna. Our guide from EtnaWay is already waiting for us at the car park. We meet the others from the group and […]
The right equipment on Etna
Many people, including visitors who come from the Alps and often go hiking, underestimate Etna and the weather conditions. Even though Etna is very far south, it can be very cold. Also, the weather often changes very quickly because Etna is a single free-standing mountain and is not within a mountain range. We would therefore […]
Catania and the elephants
At first glance, Sicily and Catania have nothing to do with elephants. Yet a red elephant is emblazoned on Catania’s coat of arms and in the heart of the city in Cathedral Square (in front of Sant’Agata Cathedral), a black elephant with an obelisk on its back stands in the middle of a fountain – […]
The plant diversity of Etna
The Sicilian flora is characterized by many endemic species. They make up about 10% of the island’s plant species. In this article we want to tell you about some of the special plants that grow on Etna. Because anyone who thinks Mount Etna is a barren, lifeless stone desert is wrong. Etna provides habitat for […]