Gjögur
Westfjords · 65.9447°N, 21.5569°W
Check Live Conditions at Gjögur
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
Abandoned fishing village on the Strandir coast. Road 643 often not winter-cleared — check road.is.
Parking
Small parking area at the former village. Seasonal access only.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Hvítserkur Sea Stack (56 km)
Skagaströnd (58 km)
Blönduós (66 km)
Hvammstangi (67 km)
Ísafjörður (73 km)
Track Gjögur 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.