Below you will find information on places in Iceland that great for northern lights viewing. Not only because of the lights, but also based on what else you can do at each place. It is important when you are planning a trip to Iceland to research what else you can do at the places you go to as the northern lights can normally only be seen in the evening and many nights there are no lights – so plan your trip and enjoy Iceland in general, all its nature and outdoor opportunities and just think about seeing the northern lights as a nice bonus.

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• South Coast, Iceland
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• 4 start luxury hotel
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• Price range: $$$ – High-range

Hotel Ranga has been for long time the best known northern lights hotel in Iceland. They were the first hotel to offer a wake up call for guests if the lights decided to show up while they were sleeping. In addition to all the luxury rooms they have it is located in south Iceland, just next to all the famous attractions, such as Seljalandsfoss, black sand beaches, Skogafoss, Eyjafjallajokull and so much more. We highly recommend Hotel Ranga as the first choice for seeing the beautiful auroras dance.

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• South, Iceland
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• Luxury Hotel
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• Price range: $$$ – High-range

Ion luxury adventure hotel is the newest northern lights hotel in Iceland. Located at Thingvellir National Park it is a just perfect drive from Reykjavik to escape the light pollution. The surroundings is amazing to say the least as it is set against a backdrop of majestic mountainous lava. You do both at Ion hotel – relax in a quiet environment or go for a challening trek across ancient glaciers or go fly-fishing in a icy river. A unforgettable experience with great place for northern lights viewing.

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• Reykjavik, Iceland
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• Boat
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• Price range: $ – low-range

You dont need to drive for hours outside of the capital area, Reykjavik, to experience the northern lights (when they show up), you can walk down to the old harbor and go with Special Tours for a northern lights hunting tour. It only takes couple of minutes to get out of the harbor and the hunt can begin. In case it is cold – most of the time it is – you can go inside the boat and warm you up with hot chocolate – also the boats are all having heated inside areas. You will be provided with warm winter clothing on board. This really is all a once in a lifetime experience!

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• Westfjords, Iceland
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• Guesthouse
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• Price range: $$ – Mid-range

Drangsnes is great for northern lights viewing. Not only because you are able to lie in the hot tubs at the seafront while waiting for the lights to show up, but also because Drangsnes is a small fishing town with only 60-70 inhabitans in amazing and peaceful surroundings. You can do so many other things there if you are a nature lover and you are looking for a relaxing environment. Dont forget to mingle with the locals at the Malarhorn cafe. You can book/pay online your room in Drangsnes here.

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