Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn
Reykjavik · 64.0844°N, 21.7583°W
Check Live Conditions at Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn
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
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.
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Track Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn 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.