Can you see the northern lights at Nesjavellir?

Yes. Nesjavellir in Golden Circle is one of 100+ Icelandic aurora spots we score every 5 minutes. Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location Visibility on any given night depends on geomagnetic activity, cloud cover, and darkness — check the live score before heading out.

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Nesjavellir

Golden Circle · 64.1165°N, 21.1265°W

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Light Pollution

Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location

Getting There

A · Drive-up — park and you are there

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)

Where to Stay Near Nesjavellir

Staying within a short drive means you can wait out the cloud and step outside when the forecast turns, rather than committing to a two-hour drive on a maybe.

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Track Nesjavellir Live

Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Nesjavellir. 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 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.