Fáskrúðsfjörður Harbor

East Iceland · 64.9293°N, 14.0121°W

Fáskrúðsfjörður Harbor — aurora viewing location in East Iceland, Iceland
Photo: Debivort at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Check Live Conditions at Fáskrúðsfjörður Harbor

Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 15 minutes.

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Light Pollution

Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location

Safety

Quiet fjord town. Roads can be icy in winter. Minimal traffic at night.

Parking

Free parking at the harbour. Fjord reflections ideal for aurora photography.

Photography Tips

For aurora photography at Fáskrúðsfjörður Harbor, use a wide-angle lens at f/2.8 or wider, ISO 1600-3200, and 8-15 second exposures. A sturdy tripod is essential — Icelandic wind can be strong. Arrive early to scout compositions while you can still see the landscape.

Read our full aurora photography guide for detailed camera settings.

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Track Fáskrúðsfjörður Harbor Live

Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Fáskrúðsfjörður Harbor. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.

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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 15 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.