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Best time to see the northern lights in Iceland
Located within the auroral oval, Iceland is a superb destination to see the northern lights. The dark winter nights from September to April, tingle with the electrifying prospect of seeing the aurora borealis, while the warming influence of the Gulf Stream means Iceland enjoys milder weather during the winter than many other places at this latitude.
The period around the equinoxes in September and March tend to see an increase in activity, plus milder temperatures and longer daylight hours are good for self-drive touring. In the depths of winter, snow-dusted mountains and frozen waterfalls form a stunning backdrop to a northern lights holiday in Iceland.
In February, orcas can be found feeding in the waters off Iceland’s west coast, pairing nicely with aurora hunting.
