Seyðisfjörður
East Iceland · 65.2590°N, 13.9978°W
Check Live Conditions at Seyðisfjörður
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
Steep mountain pass from Egilsstaðir. Avalanche risk in winter.
Parking
Free parking in town. The fjord itself is very dark.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Egilsstaðir Hills (18 km)
Vök Baths (20 km)
Lagarfljót Lake (21 km)
Reyðarfjörður Viewpoint (27 km)
Bakkafjörður (33 km)
Track Seyðisfjörður Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Seyðisfjörður. 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.