Reykjadalur Hot River
South Iceland · 64.0266°N, 21.2072°W
Check Live Conditions at Reykjadalur Hot River
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
D · Moderate hike, or a highland F-road
Safety
~3 km uphill hike each way above Hveragerði. Trail can be icy or impassable in winter; some geothermal ground off-trail is dangerous.
Parking
Large free trailhead car park above Hveragerði at the end of Breiðamörk road.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Where to Stay Near Reykjadalur Hot River
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.
Find places to stay near Reykjadalur Hot RiverWe earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which spots we recommend or how they are scored.
Track Reykjadalur Hot River Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Reykjadalur Hot River. 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.