Grótta Lighthouse
Reykjavik · 64.1665°N, 22.0200°W
Check Live Conditions at Grótta Lighthouse
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
Light Pollution
High light pollution — best for strong displays (Kp 4+)
Safety
Accessible peninsula, watch tide times.
Parking
Free parking at end of Ægisíðuvegur road.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Öskjuhlíð / Perlan (7 km)
Álftanes / Ægissíða Coast (8 km)
Sky Lagoon (8 km)
Elliðaárdalur Valley (11 km)
Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn (16 km)
Track Grótta Lighthouse Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Grótta 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.