Ásbyrgi Canyon
Northeast Iceland · 66.0144°N, 16.5033°W
Check Live Conditions at Ásbyrgi Canyon
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
National park area. Check winter access on road.is. Canyon floor is sheltered from wind.
Parking
Car park at the canyon entrance. Visitor facilities seasonal.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Dettifoss Waterfall (23 km)
Krafla Víti Crater (35 km)
Húsavík (38 km)
Hverir Geothermal Field (44 km)
Grjótagjá Cave (46 km)
Track Ásbyrgi Canyon Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Ásbyrgi Canyon. 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.