As a lifelong Northern Lights enthusiast and founder of Aurora Reykjavík, I’ve spent countless nights chasing the auroras across Iceland. Each experience feels like the first—an awe-inspiring dance of color and light against the vast Icelandic skies. In this guide, I’ll share my 25 favorite spots to witness this natural wonder, from remote highlands to coastal gems. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned aurora hunter, these locations offer something truly magical. Let me take you on a journey to the best places in Iceland to see the Northern Lights. – Grétar Jónsson

Most travelers assume winter is the only serious northern lights season in Iceland.
In reality, March and early April can be one of the smartest times to hunt the aurora.
You still have dark nights long enough for aurora viewing, travel conditions are often easier than in deep winter, and the weeks around the spring equinox are statistically favorable for geomagnetic activity.

Abril en Islandia es es un mes de transción. El invierno comienza a ceder, los días se alargan considerablemente, y el país empieza a despertar para la primavera. Para los viajeros, esto significa menos gente, cascadas impresionantes alimentadas por el deshielo y una última oportunidad para ver la aurora boreal antes de que termine la temporada.

If you are considering visiting Iceland in April, here is everything you need to know – from weather conditions and Easter traditions to why this is still a great time to chase the aurora.

Easter is one of the most beautiful times to visit Iceland. Winter still lingers in the landscape, daylight is rapidly returning, and Reykjavík comes alive with locals enjoying the first real feeling of spring. Here is everything visitors need to know about spending Easter in Iceland — plus the best ways to enjoy Reykjavík during the holiday weekend.

Does a full moon affect the Northern Lights? Aurora experts explain how moonlight, cloud cover, and aurora strength really impact your viewing experience.

¿Planeando un viaje a Islandia en marzo? ¡Bien pensado! Marzo es una de las mejores épocas para visitarlo si buscas paisajes invernales, más luz natural y excelentes condiciones para ver la aurora boreal sin las multitudes de la temporada alta. Si te preguntas sobre el clima de Islandia en marzo, las probabilidades de auroras y qué llevar en tu mochila, esta completa guía de viaje para Islandia en marzo te lo explica todo.