Akranes Lighthouse
West Iceland · 64.3290°N, 22.0739°W
Check Live Conditions at Akranes Lighthouse
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Rocky coastline, good footwear required.
Parking
Free parking at lighthouse. Easy access.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Grótta Lighthouse (18 km)
Hvalfjörður (22 km)
Öskjuhlíð / Perlan (24 km)
Borgarnes Headland (25 km)
Sky Lagoon (25 km)
Track Akranes Lighthouse Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Akranes Lighthouse. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.
Plan Your Visit
Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 5 minutes so you always have the latest data.
Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.