Borgarnes Headland
West Iceland · 64.5392°N, 21.9145°W
Check Live Conditions at Borgarnes Headland
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
Ocean viewpoint. Windy — dress warmly.
Parking
Free parking at the settlement museum.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Hvalfjörður (24 km)
Akranes Lighthouse (25 km)
Hvammsvík Hot Springs (25 km)
Borgarfjörður North (31 km)
Kleppjárnsreykir (33 km)
Track Borgarnes Headland Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Borgarnes Headland. 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.