Winter highlights 5 days 4 nights guided group tours. Enjoy the wondrous winter scenery, majestic northern lights, idyllic ice cave, the glorious glacier lagoon and the classic golden circle. The pros at gray line iceland whisk you out, far beyond the light pollution of reykjavik, to the best and most dramatic locations for viewing the northern lights. The darker and brighter the skies, the better for seeing the aurora borealis. As for iceland last april, there are nightly forecasts for whether the northern lights will be active or subtle, as well as for the likelihood of cloud cover versus clear skies. Oct 19, 2019 winter is less popular travel season in iceland. Music by wolfgang amadeus mozart 2nd movement, clarinet concerto in a major k622. Can you see the northern lights in summer in iceland. You are in a prime location for witnessing the northern lights in this rural location, away from the city lights.
A fun adventure on a crisp, starry nordic night highlights. In order to witness iceland northern lights, you need three key ingredients. They did not see any such thing with their unassisted vision. Borgarnes is one of the best places to see the northern lights in iceland, and this cozy small town offers plenty of familyfriendly daytime attractions.
As for iceland last april, there are nightly forecasts for whether the northern lights will be active or subtle, as well as. Other good locations for independent travelers include the mighty dettifoss waterfall and the lush lake myvatn. Iceland the northern lights in summer 2016 youtube. Here, at 65 north on the southern edge of the arctic circle, you can see auroras almost every night. Hurtigruten guarantees that the northern lights will make an appearance on all winter 12day classic roundtrip coastal voyages from october 2015 through february 2016, or you get a. Iceland s capital plunges into darkness for stunning northern lights display. Climate change has indeed had many affects on iceland but has no affect on the auroras, and you cant see them during daylight. One day i booked a tour to see whales, and indeed saw some whales. Best time to visit iceland pros and cons of each season. Oct 28, 2018 when to see the northern lights in norway. The northern lights rotate on an 11year cycle, and after 2016, theyll dim but not.
The best time to see the northern lights in iceland northern. The best time to see the northern lights in iceland is from late august to late april. Best time and place to see the northern lights in norway. Best places to see the northern lights tripadvisor vacation. The season for the aurora borealis in iceland is approximately from october to march. As for the best time to see the northern lights in norway, in summer, it is more difficult in the north, as there are more hours of light and darkness is an essential requirement to see this phenomenon. With that in mind, october and november 2019 and february and march 2020 are your best bet to see northern lights in iceland this winter. The northern lights are one of the worlds most spectacular natural phenomenon, and iceland is one of few places in the world where its possible to view the elusive aurora borealis. When exactly is the northern lights iceland season. Nov 21, 2019 peak viewing season for the northern lights is always september through march when the nights are long in iceland during the winter solstice, darkness can extend for approximately 19 hours.
Photographer and photo guide olgeir andresson sent us the above image. Aug 20, 2014 the northern lights season in iceland begun last night with strong displays in parts of the country. The northern lights are a natural phenomenon and can occur throughout the year in iceland. Iceland s northern lights season from late august to midapril is not only the best time to hunt for sightings of this jawdropping, natural phenomenon, its also an ideal time to soak in the warm, soothing waters of the blue lagoon, made even more. Northern lights are visible in iceland for about eights months a year, from the early september to late april. The best time to see the northern lights in iceland. A range of reasons can hinder the clarity of the lights such as light pollution from nearby towns. It will be different person to person, and it depends on what kind of things youre looking to do, as well as what kind of weather you prefer.
Winter is the ideal time to visit iceland to see the northern lights thanks to the longer nights of the season. There are some remarkable northern lights experiences to be had in iceland. The northern lights are one of the biggest draws to visiting iceland, however they are also one of the most elusive and unpredictable attractions this country has. Advertised lead price per person is based on lowest available airfare and two persons sharing a standard guest room at hotel cabin for three nights duration.
Northern lights season in iceland is from late august until late april. And travelling in the period around the spring equinox often means more active. The forecast is for moderate displays this evening. Icelandic night sky chance of seeing the northern lights. The zone with the most intense sightings of aurora borealis extends over lapland in northern scandinavia, iceland, greenland and finland.
Revontulivideo kauden 2015 2016 reposista yllaksen ymparistossa. Your expert guide will link into their network of aurora hunting friends and will use the latest forecasts to lead the hunt for the lights. Best time to see northern lights in iceland with forecast. Reykjavik briefly swaps its city lights for northern ones the new. Perched at the top of the globe under the jetstream, iceland offers an ideal vantage point for one of mother natures most spectacular shows. Over the past few years, travel to iceland to view the northern lights has grown more and more popular. Most people recommend september to midapril because these are the months with the darkest nights. I visited iceland for about one week in early april 2016. And with its long nights during the northern lights season, visitors have an extended viewing period before the skies become too bright to see the phenomena. When is the best time to see northern lights in iceland. The best viewing is when solar activity is at its peak, but the lights can be viewed from reykjavik by just finding a place that provides an abundance of darkness, so its as easy as going for a walk or jumping in the car for a ride during the hours that.
Northern norway is among the most comfortable and interesting places to see the northern lights and to experience the unbelievable colours move across the arctic sky. I personally love each and every beautiful season that iceland offers for different reasons. How probably it is to see the northern lights on september 2016. Oct 04, 2016 west iceland is famous for its mountains, glaciers, lava fields and black beaches, so if youre hoping to capture photos of an aurora show set against a spectacular backdrop, look no further. Back at the hotel i met some folks who, earlier in the day, said they were going on a northern lights tour. Mar 26, 2016 northern lights timelapse and realtime video of season 2015 2016 auroras at yllas area in lapland, finland. Northern lights tours,multiday tours,glacier tours,south coast,jokulsarlon. Peak viewing season for the northern lights is always september through march when the nights are long in iceland during the winter solstice, darkness can extend for approximately 19 hours. However, whether youll be able to view them or not is a different matter.
Although it would be great to easily pinpoint a how to see them, there are a lot of variables to consider for seeing them. The forecast of auroral activity at midnight, scale 0 to 9, is shown in the upperright box. Going northern lights hunting is the adventure of a lifetime, and there are many different places to do so. Northern lights on september 2016 reykjavik forum tripadvisor. The aurora zone is the original northern lights holiday company. Enjoy the knowledge and personal interaction with a local guide while visiting renowned natural attractions, and hidden gems, in the tranquillity of the winter season. The dark winter nights from september to april, tingle with the electrifying prospect of seeing the auoroa borealis, while the warming influence of the gulf stream means iceland enjoys much warmer weather during the winter than many other places at this latitude.
Northern lights iceland aurora borealis northern lights. In addition to letting you in on the best time to see northern lights in iceland, i figured id share some tips and tricks as well for prepping to see them. To see the lights are within the arctic circle in spots like iceland, finland. I chose april 2 april 10 because the temperatures were starting to rise, the moon would be at its darkest during that week and it was still in season for the northern lights. Northern lights bus excursion evening tour out of reykjavik to search for the northern lights. Jul 23, 2014 the northern lights are one of the biggest draws to visiting iceland, however they are also one of the most elusive and unpredictable attractions this country has.
Click here, here and here for aurora forecasts in iceland. How to see the northern lights in iceland cnn travel. Why the northern lights happen, and when to see them. These tours run regularly from september to april whenever the lights are expected, and if they are cancelled or unsuccessful, you will usually get another opportunity to see them for free. Iceland is a yearround destination, but the winter months bring their own sort of magic. The amount of darkness directly determines the northern lights season in norway. Coming from germany that was quite obvious to me, but then i know people from brazil who were blown away by the differences in seasons and. Hi rob we visited iceland for a week in april 2015, and have had to scrap our plans for a norway trip in april 2016, so norway remains on our wish list. Iceland, famous for the northern lights, is one of the most peaceful countries in the world. If the aurora borealis appears, you may only need to step outside to witness the shimmering curtains of green and white light. Germany, who has been living in iceland for two months and working. Move the slider below the cloud cover map, or click directly on a day or time.
Check out our northern lights break in iceland iceland. Extreme iceland offers a two to threehour northern lights tour during the winter. Oct 27, 2015 where to see the northern lights in 2016. Those bright, endless icelandic summer days are almost over, darkness is making its way back to iceland, which means we will be able to admire the northern lights again. Caught this beautiful northern light in sandgerdi, iceland, on 31st august 2016. Nov 08, 2017 iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis, or northern lights. Northern lights tours with over 50 unique tours to norway, finland, sweden and iceland, our scandinavian travel specialists provide 24 hour service and local support. Icelands northern lights season from late august to midapril is not only the best time to hunt for sightings of this jawdropping, natural phenomenon, its also an ideal time to soak in the warm, soothing waters of the blue lagoon, made even more marvelous when its snowing outside. Peak viewing season for the northern lights is always september through march when the nights are long in iceland during the winter solstice, darkness. Northern lights tours,multiday tours,ice cave,south coast,jokulsarlon. Since the ideal seasons for northern lights is not the busy tourist season, youll find iceland to be an affordable flight away, with many budgetfriendly accommodations available.
Northern lights city break iceland holidays icelandair. There are some remarkable northern lights experiences to be had in iceland during our natural wonders and northern lights holiday, you can experience an exceptional aurora hunt in a super jeep. Courtesy iceland tourism if you havent heard, the northern lights, or aurora borealis, are experiencing a period of heightened activity known as the solar maximum. But you can see the amazing midnight sun during summer, and iceland s well worth a visit i. I hope that you might take a moment to look at the examples of northern lights,this eerily beautiful phenomenon that mankind has gazed upon for. Find out where to go and the best time to see the aurora borealis. Aurora borealis iceland 2016 the movie contains a record of the aurora. These tours are dedicated to the phenomena of the aurora borealis. Sep 25, 2016 northern lights over reykjavik, iceland, september 25, 2016. Northern lights over reykjavik, iceland, september 25, 2016. Maximize your chances of witnessing natures lightshow on this tour from reykjavik, and seek out the best viewing spots around the city. The ultimate guide to the northern lights in iceland.
Watch as hues of magenta, turquoise, yellow, and green shimmer into being overhead, spinning and shifting as a guide describes the science behind this. The ultimate guide to seeing the northern lights in iceland. Some regions get as much as 19 hours of darkness on the shortest day of the year, which provides plenty of opportunity for spotting the aurora borealis. Green areas are cloudy and white areas clear skies. Aurora spotting season in iceland runs from october until march, although the natural phenomenon has been spotted as early as august and as late as april. Iceland named top destination for northern lights in 2020.
A range of reasons can hinder the clarity of the lights such as light pollution from nearby towns, the night not being dark enough or heavy cloud cover. Orca watching and northern lights holiday in iceland. We have built up an extensive range of trusted and knowledgeable aurora guides, photographers and experts throughout northern scandinavia and combined with our 6point aurora hunting plan, we. Best time to visit iceland pros and cons of each season people are always asking me when the best time to visit iceland is, but that is such a hard question to answer. Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis, or northern lights. Rachel from the world in a weekend took these photos back in january 2016 at hotel ranga. There is a chance to see the lights in september, but you need clear skies, solar activity and need to be in the right place at the right time, either by. The spectacle of aurora borealis requires dark and partly clear skies. Aurora forecast for iceland aurora forecasts icelandic. Jan 31, 2020 perched at the top of the globe under the jetstream, iceland offers an ideal vantage point for one of mother natures most spectacular shows. The best season to see the northern lights in iceland is from september to midapril these are the months where there are full dark nights. Northern lights diary archive sunday, 29 march 2020 tour cancelled 22. Northern lights season in iceland is anywhere from september until midapril during which our team of expert guides study the weather and aurora forecast to prepare for a variety of daily northern lights tours.
Northern lights fill the sky over iceland street lighting in reykjavik has been switched off for an hour to give residents of the icelandic capital a better view of the aurora borealis. Best times and places to see the northern lights in iceland. How to see the northern lights in iceland travel pockets. Jan 4, 2017 the northern light season is from september to april in iceland. People are always asking me when the best time to visit iceland is, but that is such a hard question to answer. Lead price travel period until mar 2020 and sep dec 2020 with. The northern lights season in iceland begun last night with strong displays in parts of the country. Statistically the most active months for aurora are those between. Due to changes in the upper ionosphere as a result of climate change, the northern lights will be much brighter and intense over the next few months to the point that theyll actually be visible in the bright summer nights in iceland in the words of leonardo dicaprio climate change is real and is happening right now. I am going for my honey moon so i want to be 100% sure of it. Located within the auroral oval, iceland is a superb destination to see the northern lights. These natural displays of green, white and purple light occur most frequently in the polar regions in a 2500 km radius off the geomagnetic pole.
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