Northern Lights Diary
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HOP-ON HOP-OF REYKJAVIK CITY SIGHTSEEING
Explore Reykjavik on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour and create your own sightseeing itinerary Hop on and off at attractions of your choice and explore the city at your own pace While onboard audio commentary in 8 languages ensures that you do not miss a thing Witness the...
How to choose the perfect northern lights tour
Heading to the arctic wilderness with an aurora super jeep adventure, or joining one of Iceland’s best aurora photographers on a photo tour? Or maybe taking it a bit slower, and enjoying the dazzling lights while bathing in one of Iceland’s hot lagoons? Find your perfect tour with our ultimate northern lights tour guide – Iceland is waiting for you!
Best spots to see the Northern Lights in Reykjavík
«Can you see the northern lights from Reykjavik?» is a question of many hopeful aurora hunters. The short answer: You can. And here’s where to go!
Why Iceland is the world’s best destination to observe the Northern Lights
1. Iceland's pristine landscape and diversity of places With its massive glaciers, volcanic landscapes, geothermal hot springs, and majestic waterfalls, Iceland is more than just an aurora hotspot – it's pure magic. Here the aurora can be spotted from...
Aurora at Dyrholaey
Have you ever been dancing under the northern lights at the edge of basalt cliffs next to the arctic ocean? Nothing but you and Lady Aurora, enlightened by the lighthouse whose light guides the Nordic fisherman back to the safe harbour... Can´t catch the Northern...
Aurora at Kleifarvatn 09.09.2017
On Wednesday, Sep 6th 2017, our sun unleashed two massive solar flares, the second of which was the most powerful we’ve seen in more than a decade. The burst of radiation was so intense, it caused high-frequency radio blackouts across the daytime side of Earth that...
Aurora at Grotta 05.09.2017
KP2 and no promising cloud forecast - but when we stepped out of the Northern Lights Center right after midnight, the sky above Reykjavik opened up... So we quickly headed to the closest dark spot, the lighthouse Grotta. Due to low tide we were able to take the walk...
Aurora at Akureyri 30.08.2017
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Aurora at Heidmörk, 23.08.2017
Camping under the Northern Lights, fishing and enjoying the serendipitous scenery... How could it be any better? Can´t catch the Northern Lights? Visit us at our Northern Lights Center - where the lights are always on display! We keep you updated! Follow us on...
Aurora at Reykjanes 22.08.2017
Serenity... This picture was taken at Brimketill August 22nd. The lights don´t always have to be crazy intense - this was taken at a KP3 - to express a very special, mystical mood. We love the combination of the late sunset - it´s still very early in the season...