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Northern Lights Information

When can you see the Northern Lights, aka; The Aurora Borealis in Iceland? What causes the Northern Lights to form, and how did the ancient ancestors look upon them in the night sky?
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22 Photos of the Aurora in Iceland
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22 Photos of the Aurora in Iceland

See 22 incredible images of the Northern Lights in Iceland. Check out these amazing images and find out where in Iceland they were taken. Read on.
Northern Lights in Iceland - When & Where To See the Aurora
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Northern Lights in Iceland - When & Where To See the Aurora

Read our guide to the Northern Lights in Iceland. Find out what the aurora borealis are and the best places to see them, even in Reykjavik.
Northern Lights at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
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Northern Lights at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

How can you experience the Northern Lights over “The Crown Jewel of Iceland”, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon? Read on to find out all there is to know!
How to Photograph the Northern Lights
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How to Photograph the Northern Lights

Find out how to photograph the Northern Lights in Iceland. See our useful tips to help you get the perfect shots of the Aurora Borealis. Read more.
The Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland

The Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland

Learn the best time to see the northern lights in Iceland! Find out the best seasons and times of year to see the aurora borealis in Iceland.
FAQ About the Northern Lights in Iceland | Science & Mythology

FAQ About the Northern Lights in Iceland | Science & Mythology

See the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Northern Lights in Iceland. Discover everything you want to know about the Aurora.
The Best Northern Lights Hotels in Iceland

The Best Northern Lights Hotels in Iceland

The best hotels in Iceland allow you to experience the best of Iceland, which is seeing the northern lights. Learn them here.

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Jökulsárlón is one of Iceland's most popular and unique attractions

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

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Long-exposure photo of Gullfoss waterfall on a cloudy day

Gullfoss

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Seljalandsfoss on the South Coast of Iceland bathed in the otherworldly light of the midnight sun.

Seljalandsfoss

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Enjoy the soothing warm water in Iceland's most famous attraction, the Blue Lagoon

Blue Lagoon

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The mighty Skógafoss waterfall

Skógafoss

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Beautiful coastal geology helps to define the Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

Snæfellsnes

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Skaftafell Nature Preserve can be found in Öræfasveit, the western region of Austur-Skaftafellssýsla in Iceland.

Skaftafell

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Reykjavik is the northernmost capital city in the world.

Reykjavík

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