Reykjanesviti Lighthouse
Reykjanes Peninsula · 63.8183°N, 22.7094°W
Check Live Conditions at Reykjanesviti Lighthouse
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
Geothermal area nearby — stay on marked paths. Coastal cliffs.
Parking
Free car park at the lighthouse. 50 min from Reykjavik.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Where to Stay Near Reykjanesviti Lighthouse
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 Reykjanesviti Lighthouse Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Reykjanesviti Lighthouse. 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.