Garðskagi Lighthouse
Reykjanes Peninsula · 64.0828°N, 22.6905°W
Check Live Conditions at Garðskagi Lighthouse
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
Open coastal area. Can be very windy. Safe terrain, stay on paths near cliffs.
Parking
Free car park at the lighthouse. 10 min from Keflavík Airport.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Bridge Between Continents (24 km)
Grindavíkurvegur (24 km)
Blue Lagoon (25 km)
Gunnuhver Hot Springs (29 km)
Reykjanesviti Lighthouse (29 km)
Track Garðskagi Lighthouse Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Garðskagi Lighthouse. 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.