The northern lights are best seen from alaska northern canada southern greenland iceland and northern scandinavia.
Places to stay to see northern lights in iceland.
Hotel rangá is one of the most renowned hotels in iceland for seeing the northern lights.
The best northern lights hotel in eastern iceland these cabins offer a beautiful mountain view in a remote location away from any light pollution.
One way of maximising the strength of their visibility however is to travel out where there is a little light pollution as possible in other words out of the city and into the countryside.
Höfn is a charming little fishing village in southern iceland.
This small town is in a prime location for viewing the northern lights.
Where to see the northern lights in iceland.
Without a doubt the best place to see the northern lights in iceland is by basing yourself in one its many quality farm stays.
Luck is always a factor where nature is concerned and particularly when it comes to catching the aurora borealis.
Its aurora adventure.
However none of these compares to the otherworldly beauty of the northern lights best seen from september to april.
From here you ll have quick access to many great locations to chase the aurora in iceland and you can always take a northern lights photo tour from reykjavik to increase the chances of seeing the aurora.
Iceland has a collection of hotels designed for aurora borealis viewing letting you see one of the world s most spectacular natural.
Hotel rangá the best place to see northern lights.
After all it boasts some breathtaking wintry landscapes for those who want to seek the aurora in remote.
Viewing the northern lights in iceland with butterfield robinson.
Iceland has long been hailed as one of the best countries to see the northern lights.
That being said there is also a chance you will see the northern lights on the plane over to iceland or on the drive from keflavík airport.
Luckily visitors can experience the greens and reds of the northern lights.
What are the best places to see the northern lights in iceland.
Exactly where the northern lights will appear let alone when is another of the universe s grand mysteries.
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.
The nearby hotel rangá in particular is a popular place to stay while watching this incredible phenomenon.
Here are 16 great places to see the northern lights in iceland.
Where you can now stay for 105 000 for one night.