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5 Reasons why we love September Aurorae
5 Reasons why we love September Aurorae People often ask "When's the best time to see the aurora?" Any time from September through mid April is good, but our favourite time to PHOTOGRAPH the aurora is September. And here is why: The Indian Summer Colors...
The Ultimate Guide to Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland
Best time Best places Best tours There is perhaps nothing more magical than witnessing the beauty of a Northern Lights display, and it has been a lifelong dream of many. However, those unpredictable, ever dancing lights don’t always show up on cue. Here is all you...
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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