Lagarfljót Lake
East Iceland · 65.0715°N, 14.0154°W
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Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Glacial lake south of Egilsstaðir. Lakeside roads can be narrow. Near Hallormsstaðaskógur forest.
Parking
Pull-offs along the lakeside road. Hengifoss trailhead parking nearby.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Reyðarfjörður Viewpoint (10 km)
Fáskrúðsfjörður Harbor (16 km)
Seyðisfjörður (21 km)
Stöðvarfjörður (27 km)
Egilsstaðir Hills (28 km)
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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.