The northern lights in Iceland are stunning and elusive
The northern lights in Iceland attract many people to the country every year. I always say to people that they should not make the northern lights the only reason to visit the country. The reason is simple: the northern lights are elusive. But don’t get me wrong, the northern lights are such a fascinating and beautiful phenomenon. That is why we at Stuck in Iceland Travel Magazine have collected a large collection of articles about the northern lights, or the aurora as it is often called.
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Maximizing your chance of seeing the northern lights
Many resources help you see the northern lights in Iceland. There are aurora forecasts available online from the following sources.
- Icelandic Meteorological Office
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Aurora Forecast by Sævar Helgi Bragason
The best time to see the northern lights is from September to April. It is best to have clear skies and minimum light pollution. If you are in Reykjavik and are looking for the northern lights, there are places with less light pollution, such as Grótta, Öskjuhlíð, and the Elliðaárdalur valley.
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Have fun on your quest for the northern lights
I advise you to focus on having fun in your quest for the northern lights. If you see them, it is a huge bonus. If not, well, you looked for them together. When traveling with children, use the opportunity to teach them about the science behind lights. They combine the wonder of science and the beauty of nature.
Articles about the northern lights in Iceland
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Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland: Unlock the Night Sky
The northern lights are a huge magnet for thousands of travelers visiting Iceland annually. However, my advice is that you should not visit Iceland only to try to see the northern lights. Iceland has so much more to offer, and the Aurora Borealis is an…
The Ultimate Northern Lights tour
Immerse yourself in the ethereal wonder of Iceland’s northern lights with Aurora Experts. This tour company is the go-to northern lights tour operator that marries intimate travel experiences with professional photography. Awarded the 2022 Travelers’ Choice & Best of the Best accolade for Top Overall…
Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland: Unlock the Night Sky
The northern lights are a huge magnet for thousands of travelers visiting Iceland annually. However, my advice is that you should not visit Iceland only to try to see the northern lights. Iceland has so much more to offer, and the Aurora Borealis is an…
The Ultimate Northern Lights tour
Immerse yourself in the ethereal wonder of Iceland’s northern lights with Aurora Experts. This tour company is the go-to northern lights tour operator that marries intimate travel experiences with professional photography. Awarded the 2022 Travelers’ Choice & Best of the Best accolade for Top Overall…