There is something almost mystical about Iceland. The rugged landscape shaped by the forces of nature, the lunar-like lava fields and the gushing geysers\u2014all this and much more make Iceland a magical place to discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In winter, colorful lights dance in the stellar sky. From green to blue to red to pink and purple the aurora borealis appear out of nowhere and enchant spectators. This is one of the many reasons thousands of visitors head to Iceland during the colder months. The best time to marvel at the nocturnal spectacle of the northern lights in Iceland<\/a> is from September to April. The days get progressively shorter and the nights longer. Naturally, the weather must play along, there needs to be little light pollution, and the sky should be clear. If all these things come together and solar activity is high, chances are good for colorful fireworks in the sky over Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A useful tool to help you hunt the northern lights are aurora forecast apps and websites. Boasting a KP score\u2014which indicates optimal conditions with scores above 2 considered promising\u2014these apps let you plan a bit ahead so you aren\u2019t disappointed if you don\u2019t see the northern lights in Iceland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, pack some cozy clothes, get your camera ready and grab that insulated thermos of hot chocolate. We\u2019ve already published a story about the most beautiful spots for northern lights<\/a> in the world to get you started but here are the best spots in Iceland to view the northern lights. <\/p>\n\n\n