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What to pack for Iceland
Layers, waterproofs and swimwear. The full list for summer and winter.
Northern lights: when and where to see them
When the season is, what to watch on the forecast, and how to photograph them with your phone.
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When is the season?
From early September to mid-April, when the nights are dark enough. There are northern lights in summer too, but you cannot see them in the light sky.
The best chance is between 9 pm and 2 am. Around full moon the lights look fainter, but you can still see them in a clear sky.
What to check on the forecast
The most important thing is cloud. The Icelandic Met Office website (vedur.is) has an hourly cloud map and an aurora forecast.
The Kp index shows the strength from 0 to 9. In Iceland you can see lights from 2–3 if the sky is clear.
How to photograph them
Phone night modes give good photos today if the phone does not move. Put it on a tripod or a rock and turn off the flash.
- on a camera: manual mode, 3–10 seconds, ISO 1600–3200
- the widest aperture, manual focus at infinity
- a spare battery in an inside pocket, because the cold drains it
Travel guides
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Driving the Ring Road: what to know
Speed limits, single-lane bridges, road reports and sheep on the road. Read this if you plan to drive yourself.
Tell us when you are coming, and we will plan your days
Tell us when you will be in Iceland, how many you are and what interests you. We check the free days and send a suggestion with a route and a price. You only book once you like the offer.
