Eldborg Crater
West Iceland · 64.7963°N, 22.3224°W
Check Live Conditions at Eldborg Crater
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
Marked trail from Route 54. Elevated crater rim — wide sky but exposed to wind.
Parking
Trailhead parking on Route 54.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Borgarnes Headland (35 km)
Stykkishólmur Harbour (36 km)
Borgarfjörður North (37 km)
Grundarfjörður (46 km)
Kirkjufell Mountain (49 km)
Track Eldborg Crater Live
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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.