Midnight Sun Tours
Summer in Iceland is the season of the midnight sun whose scarlet embrace provides a golden ambience throughout the night. Midnight sun tours allow you to make the most of this phenomenon by visiting Iceland's most famous natural attractions during the bright nights.
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Frequently asked questions
What time of the day do midnight sun in Iceland tours operate?
Midnight sun tours in Iceland operate throughout the night, usually beginning in the evening and finishing in the early hours of the morning.
Can I see the midnight sun in Iceland in early August?
The sun will descend beneath the horizon for a few hours, but the nights will still be bright. By mid-August, there will be a few hours of darkness each night—but then, the black sky will provide the perfect canvas for the northern lights to appear.
Where is the best spot in Iceland to see the midnight sun?
The midnight sun is a phenomenon that occurs all across Iceland, meaning that your experience only depends on the natural scenery in which you choose to immerse yourself. Of course, having a clear horizon gives you the best view of the midnight sun.
Why does the midnight sun in Iceland only shine during summer?
The Earth’s axial tilt causes yearly seasonal differences as the planet spins around the sun and because of Iceland's proximity to the North Pole it can be seen in Iceland. During summer, the North Pole leans toward the sun, but in winter, the North Pole leans away from the sun.
Is the midnight sun visible in other parts of the world?
Yes, north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle, the midnight sun shines during summer. You can, for example, also see the midnight sun in places such as Canada, Nunavut, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, Denmark, Russia and Alaska.
Is it safe to look directly at the midnight sun?
You should not look directly at the sun because the human eye is very sensitive, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can lead to blindness. With that said, advocates of sun gazing believe that looking at the sun is restorative and therapeutic. The practice is performed at sunrise and sunset, a few seconds at a time—and technically, the midnight sun in essence is a prolonged sunset.
Does the midnight sun change colour like the northern lights do?
During the nighttime, the sun will take on deeper shades of orange and red than during the daytime. The sky can even turn pink or purple. The exact color spectrum, however, depends on atmospheric conditions.
Can you sunbathe under the midnight sun in Iceland?
Technically yes, but you don’t get many opportunities to sunbathe in Iceland, and the temperatures are rarely high enough for it to be warm and cozy. However, people often get a tan in Iceland, especially if they go on glacier hiking tours, as the white surface of the glacier is highly reflective, making the sun even stronger!
