How to see the NORTHERN LIGHTS in Iceland

Is seeing the northern lights in Iceland on your bucket list?! Getting to witness the aurora here in Iceland is truly a magical moment.
The green lights come out to dance near the end of August. If you’re planning a trip to Iceland in the next coming months, and you want to witness this mesmerizing phenomenon, press play.
In this video, you’ll learn the BEST time to see the northern lights in Iceland and the top 3 things to consider if you want to see the northern lights
Read the FULL blog post (complete with aurora checkers and how to photograph the lights) ➡️ icelandwithaview.com/how-to-s...
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[@ThePinoyAggie]

Just got back from a 13-day visit to Iceland last Thursday. What a beautiful country! I fell in love with the country and I am missing it already. Definitely coming back.

[@IcelandwithaView]

Amazing!

[@jeanettepurcell7542]

Already told my husband I’m asking for wake-up calls every night while on our tour in Iceland. Be there in Sept, can’t wait!!

[@jdds1165]

Where we stayed you could sign a list if the lights showed they would wake you up

[@JM-eo8iw]

There have been a few reported sightings already since mid August 2023 at different parts of Iceland. The nights are starting to get dark enough for proper sightings. The 2023-2024 aurora season seems to be off to a great start!

[@cynthiaappleton7653]

We are going in days! I can't wait!

[@dorannweber7524]

It was always my dream to see the Northern Lights lights and that dream came true, last October, 2022 on a guided tour in Iceland. I want to go back! It's such a beautiful country.

[@kaaytie84]

How was your trip? I'm going in October and wondering what the weather was like when you were there

[@dorannweber7524]

For me, the weather was perfect. It was the lower to mid 40's... No snow. October is considered a month for rain, thankfully it didn't rain while we were there.

[@IcelandwithaView]

I’m so glad you loved your trip! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@markbrownfield437]

We were there in October 2017. We did see the lights during our trip, but just barely, kind of a smoky gray wisp that showed up green in the camera. But finally on the last night before leaving, the Icelandic meteorologic website noted the arrival of a huge solar outburst KP level 9!! We drove out to the golf course west of Reykjavik and lay on the car for an hour watching the dramatic green and pink ribbons come and go finally fading out into a diffuse green "fog". So cold and windy but worth every shiver.

[@IcelandwithaView]

😍😍

[@jdds1165]

We went in February we had a night with a kp 5 the lights were amazing they were actually moving across the sky we stayed at northern lights inn in grindavik by the blue lagoon we watched them right from our room

[@linb2030]

I am planning a vacation in Iceland to see the Aurora Borealis lights. I need a tour guide. Thanks for sharing the video

[@mosesmalone26]

I'll be there October🥰 can't wait

[@Martin9476]

Just got back home to England from Iceland. Had a spectacular display for a few minutes one evening. All the tourists in the city were standing still looking up in awe. Hope to visit again 👌

[@IcelandwithaView]

Great to hear!

[@anngibney5548]

Arriving this September 19. Cannot wait.

[@IcelandwithaView]

I hope you have the best trip ever! ❤️

[@sydnieroberts9294]

Going this April 10-19th for 10 days and the Northern lights are on my bucket list! I am hoping i get at least a little glimpse lol

[@chefprov]

THANKS for the info ! We are going December 1 for 8 days 👍😎🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@supsabhi]

We were thinking same...is December 1 good season?? Kindly help me about understanding Cloudy weather n winter strom ..

[@jackiec9568]

I'm going with my sister in Oct and it's our first trip together without the rest of the family. We hope we see the lights but won't have the time to do the tour from Reykjavik. If its meant to be we'll see them on our road trip. Thanks for all the great info in your videos. So excited to go.

[@IcelandwithaView]

I'm glad my videos were helpful! Wishing you and your sister and amazing visit in Iceland!!

[@godfreytumuhaire2975]

Thanks so much sister

[@BEACHDUDE71]

I am going to visit Iceland and move there

[@heyengel]

Thank you for the super helpful video! I’m thinking about going to Kirkjufell for northern lights in late Sept. Its on your video thumbnail but this location is not listed in your blog. Can you please clarify or confirm if this is a good location?

[@varnaswaroop4713]

Can you recommend the Northern lights tour in Iceland ? There are so many options and dunno what to choose

[@mattcolver1]

I booked a northern lights/golden circle tour with G Adventures for mid October. I booked it then because the Moon will be a new Moon or just a sliver. You could have mentioned that it's darkest with a new Moon. Of course I do worry there's going to be clouds. My fingers are crossed.

[@sylvainbaril3909]

Good point here. I never thought about the moon phases. It's good to know and to take into consideration. Thanks!

[@dorannweber7524]

I went on that tour last October...It was spectacular! You will love it...

[@ItsMongo]

This is a good planning detail. We were there Christmas week and the moon was full and brilliant. So even when we escaped the city lights, we still had bright moon and winter weather clouds. We did not see the aurora but while waiting we DID get a visit from a pair of horses who came right up to us in the dark. It was amazing and totally made up for it. Iceland is truly great, and we know we'll be back and get another shot.

[@unknownsoldier8263]

This is my whole reason I’m going there

[@ashleygardner1232]

If you had to choose one hike would you choose Kerlingarfjoll or Landmannalaugar?

[@TheFlowerRoom]

We’ll be there the first week of September 2024. Wish us luck!

[@BEACHDUDE71]

Awesome

[@debanjanadas4836]

Are you booking any tour guide for your trip??

[@Seal8888]

Hi can you make a video about driving an EV in Iceland?

[@AuroraNowApp]

Yes, you sure need patience, never know when the the lights decide to start their dance, and I guess that's the beauty of it :) For me it feels quite the same as picking mushrooms in the forest, finding amber etc. Its like some kind of treasure hunting :P The longer it takes, the higher the reward, strangely..

[@johannaperez63]

Hi Jeannie. Ill be going there 9/10. 5 days stay. Want to cover golden circle, blue lagoon, food walk and waterfalls. Not sure what hotel to use that is not far from doing all this, but also that it does not cost an arm and leg

[@IcelandwithaView]

I have so many resources including budget tips on my website! www.icelandwithaview.com

[@johannaperez63]

@@IcelandwithaView thanks. I am all booked and ready to fly.

[@Ellalxuise]

What’s the likeniess in early January? I’ve read you probably will see them but we’ve booked now and are going for the lights lol!

[@IcelandwithaView]

All about aurora at www.icelandwithaview.com

[@yingkittse644]

We are planning to Iceland Reykjavík this coming 24-28 August , can we have chance to see northern light ?

[@01Natalcia01]

I wonder how long the aurora are shining in the sky? Few minutes or few hours? Ive never seen them so I dont know how quickly they disappear

[@markbrownfield437]

The aurora is notoriously fickle and will come and go as it pleases. It may sputter for a while and as soon as you give up it can burst across the sky. The lights may move around and change rapidly.

[@faizanzafar6365]

In which area i should book hotel to see northern lights? I will go in march

[@IcelandwithaView]

Hi Faizana, Here is a link for all things March!! You can also visit my website and use the search bar for more information! icelandwithaview.com/?s=March

[@kaaytie84]

I have a close friend who husband died a few months ago she asked me if I could spread some of his ashes in the sea while I'm there. What are the rules for me to do this ? I'm coming to Iceland in October and can't wait to come.

[@markomihurs7601]

Hello. Are there some app that's helping track them?

[@IcelandwithaView]

Yes, there is one called Aurora, it's very helpful in tracking; also, many accommodations will give you a call if the aurora is spotted if you request it.

[@mikatricktricken]

I would love to move there but I'm disabled I'm wondering how the healthcare system is there because I learned my social security is transferable but I still couldn't afford it alone I would have to meet someone or have a roommate and I would have to know that the healthcare system is good could you comment on that

[@IcelandwithaView]

I recently did a video on this, you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZaXgptmf96An80

[@senju451]

I’m going in December, so worried that I might not see the Northern light😢

[@trishabrady1769]

We're going end of November 🤞🤞🤞

[@senju451]

Please reply if you got to see them. I’m going at mid December 🥲 so worried

[@IcelandwithaView]

I hope you have the best trip ever!

[@Santrydude]

Needed video not photo

[@teeconsigliano7631]

The trackers are useless. Seen the lights when the rating was a 2 and not when it was a 4. It's mostly luck.