Point of interest
Northern Lights view spot
2 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Hoihoii
August 11, 2017
The darkening skies also herald the return of the northern lights. And although received wisdom says they’re best seen during midwinter, when the nights are at their longest, the fairer autumn months are perhaps even better for aurora-spotting. So, here are our tips on how to maximise your chances of spotting those elusive northern lights. To see the lights at their brightest, you’re going to need to get away from light pollution. People staying in downtown Reykjavík often gather at Hallgrímskirkja, Sæbraut or Arnarhóll, but there are better spots you can try, such as the pier behind Harpa with a yellow lighthouse at the end.
The darkening skies also herald the return of the northern lights. And although received wisdom says they’re best seen during midwinter, when the nights are at their longest, the fairer autumn months are perhaps even better for aurora-spotting. So, here are our tips on how to maximise your chances o…
Bryndís
July 20, 2017
The darkening skies also herald the return of the northern lights. And although received wisdom says they’re best seen during midwinter, when the nights are at their longest, the fairer autumn months are perhaps even better for aurora-spotting. So, here are our tips on how to maximise your chances of spotting those elusive northern lights. To see the lights at their brightest, you’re going to need to get away from light pollution. People staying in downtown Reykjavík often gather at Hallgrímskirkja, Sæbraut or Arnarhóll, but there are better spots you can try, such as the pier behind Harpa with a yellow lighthouse at the end.
The darkening skies also herald the return of the northern lights. And although received wisdom says they’re best seen during midwinter, when the nights are at their longest, the fairer autumn months are perhaps even better for aurora-spotting. So, here are our tips on how to maximise your chances…
