Nesjavellir
Golden Circle · 64.1165°N, 21.1265°W
Check Live Conditions at Nesjavellir
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 power station area. Stick to the public viewpoints.
Parking
Free pull-out viewpoint on Route 435.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Reykjadalur Hot River (11 km)
Hveragerði Hills (13 km)
Kerið Crater (14 km)
Þingvellir National Park (15 km)
Laugarvatn Fontana (22 km)
Track Nesjavellir Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Nesjavellir. 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.