April and Northern Lights in Iceland

Last but not least, April marks the end of the winter season. Milder weather and melting snow suggest summer is around the corner, and Lady Aurora will soon leave its seat vacant for the midnight sun to fill. Until then, travelers to Iceland can still hope to...

January and Northern Lights in Iceland

Snowy and cold, January is a sometimes strenuous but often highly-rewarding time for travelers to Iceland. Weather can be unpredictable in the middle of winter, with blizzards and extreme winds a common occurrence. On clear, crispy nights, it is though possible to...

December and Northern Lights in Iceland

It’s Christmas time! Iceland is covered in the embrace of darkness in the weeks heading to winter solstice, but it surely does not feel like it in the city. The festivities make Reykjavík shine with endless Christmas-themed street decorations and fairy lights, and...

November and Northern Lights in Iceland

Hello darkness, we missed you. November is the first “dark month” of winter, with the total hours of daylight sharply reduced from about 8 to 5 within the 30-day period. That’s great news for all northern lights enthusiast, who can also hope in the first snow to make...

October and Northern Lights in Iceland

Iceland takes one last warm breath before chilling temperatures and arctic winds freeze the land. The northern lights season has at this point really started and lake-side locations are an absolute favorite. Lakes and ponds have not yet frozen, and their reflective...