Forest Lagoon
North Iceland · 65.6699°N, 18.0418°W
Check Live Conditions at Forest Lagoon
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
Light Pollution
Moderate light pollution — aurora visible on active nights
Getting There
A · Drive-up — park and you are there
Safety
Open daily to midnight. Faces north across Eyjafjörður, away from Akureyri's glow.
Parking
Free car park off Route 1 in Vaðlaskógur, 5 min from Akureyri.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Where to Stay Near Forest Lagoon
Staying within a short drive means you can wait out the cloud and step outside when the forecast turns, rather than committing to a two-hour drive on a maybe.
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Track Forest Lagoon 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.