The Northern Light
The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is a magical natural phenomenon in shades of green, blue and sometimes red that normally only occurs at the highest point of the Northern Hemisphere. Sometimes, in rare cases, it is so strong that it can even be seen in the Netherlands.
The Northern Lights are high on travelers' bucket lists. Is that true for you? In Iceland, you can enjoy this fantastic phenomenon.
How does it come about?
The Northern Lights are created by an interplay of billions of solar molecules. The polar winds that react to oxygen provide the special green light. The Northern Lights can be seen when it is completely dark and it must be clear. You will not see the Northern Lights when it is cloudy. In Iceland there is remarkably little air pollution, which makes spotting the Northern Lights possible in all places.
The best time to spot it
In the months of October to March, but also in September and April, you have the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. In the summer months, the chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland is very small. In Iceland, there is more than 20 hours of light per day in the summer months, so the Northern Lights do not show themselves in these months.
