Lake Mývatn
North Iceland · 65.5967°N, 16.9939°W
Check Live Conditions at Lake Mývatn
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
Geothermal area — stay on marked paths.
Parking
Several free car parks around the lake.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations (4 km)
Grjótagjá Cave (6 km)
Hverir Geothermal Field (10 km)
Krafla Víti Crater (17 km)
Goðafoss (27 km)
Track Lake Mývatn Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Lake Mývatn. 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.