Óspaksstaðir Aurora Basecamp
Northwest Iceland · 65.0978°N, 21.0793°W
Check Live Conditions at Óspaksstaðir Aurora Basecamp
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
Getting There
A · Drive-up — park and you are there
Safety
Private farm stay in Hrútafjörður — guests only, with viewing from the property itself. Dark rural surroundings, 160 km from Reykjavík. Check Route 1 in winter.
Parking
Free private parking at the farm, just off Route 1. A rental car is essential.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Track Óspaksstaðir Aurora Basecamp Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Óspaksstaðir Aurora Basecamp. 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.