Best aurora viewing spots in Iceland

Iceland is the only country where you can see the aurora borealis throughout the country, and here's a guide to Iceland's auroras. Auroras appear in the high magnetic latitudes of the planet's atmosphere. Charged particles from the sun enter the Earth's magnetic field, creating brilliant and beautiful light displays at night in the high altitude areas near the Earth's North and South Poles.

Presidential residence

Drive to Bessastadir, the presidential residence in Álftanes town in Iceland, and enjoy a stunning view of the Northern Lights dancing over Reykjavik city, with their beautiful reflection on the sea. It is an excellent spot to observe the aurora.

Blue Lake Hot Springs

The Blue Lagoon hot springs located on the Reykjanes Peninsula is also a place where you can admire the spectacular Northern Lights.

Golden Falls

Golden Waterfall, located within the Golden Circle, is a great place to admire the aurora, with 70% of people choosing to come here for observation.

Singa Ville National Park

Sinquefield National Park has waterfalls and Parliament Lake. As a photography enthusiast, you can wait here for the best aurora.

Wick town

Vik is one of the most popular accommodation destinations on the south coast of Iceland. Staying here allows you to wait for the Northern Lights on the black sand beach and drive out of town to darker surrounding areas to wait for the Northern Lights.

Glacier lake

Traditional aurora observation points. For better photo effects, look for contrasting reference objects.

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is located in the south of Iceland and is the largest aurora area in Iceland. Seeing the aurora here is undoubtedly the most wonderful thing.

Lake Rice

Mihu is located about 90 kilometers east of Akureyri and is the fourth largest lake in Iceland. Many hotels at Mihu offer aurora wake-up services. If the aurora appears, hotel staff will wake you up, which is very convenient.