You have the best chance of seeing an auroral display in the northern lights belt an elliptical area about 65 to 72 degrees north.
Where s the best place to see the northern lights in iceland.
Some sources will recommend november to february as the prime time for viewing the aurora as they are the darkest months with the longest possible window to see the lights.
The best time to see the northern lights in iceland the northern lights season in iceland is from september to mid april.
There isn t really a bad place to see the northern lights in iceland.
It s the only place besides greenland where you can see the northern lights from any point in the country.
Their galaxy tower is a premium northern lights viewing location.
These are the best places to see the northern lights in 2020.
Without a doubt the best place to see the northern lights in iceland is by basing yourself in one its many quality farm stays.
To have the best opportunity to see the northern lights in iceland you have four options.
öskjuhlío is a large hill located in the capital city of reykjavik.
In itself the farm stay concept is interesting and enjoyable and adds a extra dimension to any vacation but all the more so in a country with such a strong rural heritage as iceland.
It s located close to the blue lagoon and only 20 minutes from keflavík international airport.
ásbyrgi canyon meaning shelter of the gods is located close to húsavik in north iceland another beautiful remote setting in which to gaze at the dancing aurora.
To improve your chances of glimpsing the aurora drive far out from reykjavik and away from major artificial light sources.
This belt runs through iceland making it a great place to see the aurora borealis.
When considering the best places to see the northern lights it s worthwhile considering your travel plans in general and thinking about where in iceland you will be staying.
Northern lights inn on reykjanes peninsula is one of them.
Witnessing the northern lights is a transformational bucket list experience that many people wait years even a lifetime to.
Grótta is a famous old lighthouse that s located in reykjavik s north westernmost point.
Not only will you have a greater chance of spotting the northern lights in iceland but light shows here are often more intense.
It s one of the most popular places in the capital to go looking for the northern lights and its geothermically heated pool makes it a very comfortable spot as well.