Glymur
West Iceland · 64.3868°N, 21.2526°W
Check Live Conditions at Glymur
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
Challenging day hike with a log bridge, a wire-assisted scramble, and a river crossing. Trail typically closed in winter — check west.is before attempting.
Parking
Trailhead car park at the end of Botnsdalur road in Hvalfjörður. Allow 3–4 hours round trip.
Nearby Viewing Spots
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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.