Their colours depend on the elements being ionised.
Where to drive from reykjavik to see northern lights.
Reykjavik is often hailed as the undisputed northern lights capital of the world because given the right conditions the northern lights can be seen from pretty much anywhere in reykjavik.
What are the best places to see the northern lights in iceland.
However light pollution is the northern lights worst enemy and although they may be seen sometimes above laugavegur and the hallgrimskirkja.
You could also rent a car and drive anywhere the forecast is good which gives you a bit more flexibility and privacy but then of course you don t have the guides who know where to go and if you don t see the lights you don t get a do over.
Northern lights self drive.
Northern lights season is coming you guys.
You ll have to excuse me because i get really excited when it comes to the northern lights.
It s the best time of the year.
It was so cold that my dslr batteries froze and died.
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Reykjavík is the undisputed northern lights capital of the world.
The lights were visible for about five minutes and it was amazing.
Even if you don t end up seeing any northern lights it s still an experience to remember.
Booking northern lights holidays in iceland.
The best time to see the northern lights in iceland.
I lose my mind during this time.
If the skies are clear and the aurora is active you can see the northern lights pretty much anywhere in iceland even in downtown reykjavík.
We were incredibly lucky as it was a very clear night.
It s also worth popping a couple of blankets on the back seat and making up a flask of hot coffee.
The northern lights appear in the magnetic polar regions of the north and south hemispheres and their colour can vary from white green pink and purple.
Make sure you have a full tank of petrol.
The northern lights season in iceland is from september to mid april.
Definitely wrap up for this as it was freezing cold.
Though not as cheap as the bus tour it s still relatively inexpensive.
Before setting out on an expedition to try to see the northern lights you need to be prepared.
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Another must do tour if you come to reykjavik.
This is one of the great natural wonders of the world as the night sky lights up with continually changing patterns of iridescent color to produce a natural laser show.
The winter period from october to march is the best time to see the northern lights aurora borealis.
There were also waffles and hot chocolate available.
Prepare a self drive for the northern lights iceland.