Ólafsvík
Snæfellsnes · 64.8935°N, 23.7152°W
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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
Small town on the glacier side of the peninsula. Can be windy.
Parking
Free parking by the harbour.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Snæfellsjökull Glacier Tip (10 km)
Búðir Black Church (18 km)
Kirkjufell Mountain (20 km)
Grundarfjörður (23 km)
Stykkishólmur Harbour (51 km)
Track Ólafsvík Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Ólafsvík. 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.