How To See The Northern Lights In Iceland – Mapped – Hand Luggage Only

Seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland is a totally special experience you can’t miss. This is why I’m sharing the best places and ways to maximise your chances of spotting them after arriving in Iceland. 

If you’re anything like me, and I’m sure you are, you want to make the most out of your trip to Iceland when you visit. From finding all the best places to see, incredible hikes, beautiful waterfalls, and, of course, experiencing the best spots in Reykjavik. You’ll be spoilt for choice of things to do and see when you visit Iceland. 

So, where exactly do you see the Northern Lights in Iceland? Well, the easy answer would be to say ‘anywhere’. In theory, this is true, but there is a vast range of factors that you need to consider when you are spotting the Northern Lights in Iceland. 

Seeing the Northern Lights In Iceland from Reykjavik 

One of the key things to remember about the Northern Lights in Iceland is that they can be present and dancing away, but you might not see them due to clouds or even light pollution in cities like Reykjavik.  This isn’t always the case; you can be lucky and spot the Northern Lights while visiting Reykjavik, but it’s certainly a little more challenging. 

Northern Lights Tours

So, to help you maximise your chances, it’s best to drive yourself or book this Northern Lights tour from Reykjavik. The benefit of booking this tour is that you don’t have to stress about driving or finding safe parking places. The downside is that the tours run even on cloudy days, which makes it very hard to spot the Northern Lights in Iceland. 

Seeing the Northern Lights from Reykjavik

The benefit of driving to see the Northern Lights in Iceland is that you’ll get to control where and when to actually go out Northern Light hunting. This means you can adapt your plans to fit around clear skies rather than staying with a rigid tour time. If you can, we’d say drive; it’s always the better option. If not, this Northern Lights tour is great. Plus, they give you a lifetime guarantee to join another tour for free if you don’t see them. 

Best of all, when driving, you only need to drive around 20 minutes from the centre of Reykjavik, and you’ll be in complete darkness. It’s the most cost-effective way to see the Northern Lights in Iceland, and spotting them is completely on your own terms. 

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