Picture-Perfect Iceland: 5 Unforgettable Northern Lights Locations

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Chasing the Northern lights in Iceland is an unforgettable heavenly experience. With near-total darkness during winter, expansive landscapes, and zero light pollution outside major hubs, the island sits directly under the auroral oval.

Here are the top 5 locations in Iceland to catch the green, purple, and violet ribbons dancing.

Northern lights over Iceland

1. Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Located on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. Jökulsárlón is considered the most ethereal aurora spot on the island. Moving lights reflect off floating icebergs in the lagoon, creating a mirror-like double visual.

​2. Kirkjufell Mountain & Waterfall

Iceland’s most photographed peak, Kirkjufell, offers an iconic backdrop for aurora photographers.

The combination of the pyramid-shaped mountain, waterfalls, and beautiful skies makes every photo look like a postcard.

Kirkjufell, Iceland

​3. Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Þingvellir sits in a rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. It offers pitch-black night skies less than an hour from the capital city.

Northern lights in Iceland


​4. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

Near the southernmost village of Vík, Reynisfjara features, basalt columns, sea stacks and black volcanic sands framing the crashing Atlantic waves.

Northern lights


​5. Grótta Lighthouse

If you don't want to drive deep into the wilderness, Grótta Lighthouse sits at the tip of the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula on the edge of Reykjavík.
Accessible without leaving the capital area while keeping city light pollution at your back.




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