2025Iceland Aurora|trip.com

Iceland is a great place to see the aurora, with the aurora season usually running from September to April. Aurora, also known as Northern Lights or Polar Lights, is a natural light phenomenon produced by the interaction of solar wind with the Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere, showing charming colors such as green, pink, and purple. Iceland's location and low light pollution make it an ideal place for aurora viewing. Popular places to see the Northern Lights include the area around Reykjavik, Þingvellir National Park, Lake Mývatn and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Visitors can choose to join an Aurora viewing tour, which will lead them to the best viewing locations with experienced guides to increase their chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Many tours also offer professional photography guidance to help visitors take perfect photos of the Northern Lights.