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Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn

Reykjavik · 64.0844°N, 21.7583°W

Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn — aurora viewing location in Reykjavik, Iceland
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Check Live Conditions at Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn

Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 15 minutes.

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Light Pollution

Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location

Safety

Gravel roads through the nature reserve. Gated in winter — check Heiðmörk road status before driving in.

Parking

Free car parks at Elliðavatn, Rauðhólar, and along Heiðmerkurvegur.

Nearby Viewing Spots

Elliðaárdalur Valley (5 km) Sky Lagoon (9 km) Öskjuhlíð / Perlan (9 km) Álftanes / Ægissíða Coast (13 km) Grótta Lighthouse (16 km)

Track Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn Live

Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.

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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 15 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.