The Best Places to See the Northern Lights near Reykjavík
Where can you watch the Northern Lights near Reykjavík? Read our blog to find the best places to witness the spectacular Aurora Borealis.
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The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, fascinate many people and is one of the attractions that brings tourists to Iceland. The elusive Northern Lights can be difficult to spot if you're not sure when or where to try and find them. Your success in viewing the Northern Lights will depend on many factors, including weather conditions, the time of year and where you are in Iceland. Here we provide you with tips, hints and guides to help you glimpse the Northern Lights during your trip to Iceland
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Why Iceland is the Best Country to Spot the Northern Lights
There might be plenty of locations in the world to glimpse the Northern Lights - but read our blog to find out why Iceland is the best country to do so!
Northern Lights at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Experience the Northern Lights over ‘The Crown Jewel of Iceland’, otherwise known as the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a truly mesmerising sight.
The Best Photos of the Northern Lights
Aurora Borealis, or more commonly known as the Northern Lights, are a natural light display in the sky, which are a result of solar particles entering the earth’s magnetic field. The lights are usually a striking green, but occasionally turn pink, purple and blue.
Guide to the Northern Lights in Iceland
There’s no doubt you will have seen images of these spectacular lights that dance around in the sky before and you may be pleased to discover that they can be seen from many places in the northern hemisphere.