Their galaxy tower is a premium northern lights viewing location.
Where s the best place to see the northern lights in iceland.
These are the best places to see the northern lights in 2020.
There are a couple of hotels in the icelandic countryside that offer viewing rooms for northern lights.
ásbyrgi canyon meaning shelter of the gods is located close to húsavik in north iceland another beautiful remote setting in which to gaze at the dancing aurora.
You have the best chance of seeing an auroral display in the northern lights belt an elliptical area about 65 to 72 degrees north.
When considering the best places to see the northern lights it s worthwhile considering your travel plans in general and thinking about where in iceland you will be staying.
In itself the farm stay concept is interesting and enjoyable and adds a extra dimension to any vacation but all the more so in a country with such a strong rural heritage as iceland.
With 100 meter high cliff sides and a woodland forest of ash birch and willow enjoy a full immersion in the landscape both cosmic and earthly.
Without a doubt the best place to see the northern lights in iceland is by basing yourself in one its many quality farm stays.
To have the best opportunity to see the northern lights in iceland you have four options.
This belt runs through iceland making it a great place to see the aurora borealis.
The best time to see the northern lights in iceland the northern lights season in iceland is from september to mid april.
öskjuhlío is a large hill located in the capital city of reykjavik.
Grótta is a famous old lighthouse that s located in reykjavik s north westernmost point.
To improve your chances of glimpsing the aurora drive far out from reykjavik and away from major artificial light sources.
Witnessing the northern lights is a transformational bucket list experience that many people wait years even a lifetime to.
Not only will you have a greater chance of spotting the northern lights in iceland but light shows here are often more intense.
It s located close to the blue lagoon and only 20 minutes from keflavík international airport.
Some sources will recommend november to february as the prime time for viewing the aurora as they are the darkest months with the longest possible window to see the lights.
Northern lights inn on reykjanes peninsula is one of them.
There isn t really a bad place to see the northern lights in iceland.