Árskógssandur
North Iceland · 65.7319°N, 19.1136°W
Check Live Conditions at Árskógssandur
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
Coastal community on Eyjafjörður. Standard road safety.
Parking
Parking near the Beer Spa or ferry terminal to Hrísey.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Hofsós (24 km)
Sauðárkrókur (24 km)
Flateyjarskagi Coast (37 km)
Ólafsfjörður (43 km)
Akureyri (47 km)
Track Árskógssandur Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Árskógssandur. 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.