Kirkjufell stands on snaefellsnes peninsula of its own a stunning backdrop for the multicolour Icelandic sky Although winters in Iceland are dark they are relatively mild and play host to one of nature's most spectacular exhibitions of beauty; the Aurora Boreali.
Behold the stunning beauty of the Northern Lights dancing above Iceland's iconic Kirkjufell Mountain. The vibrant colors of the aurora borealis reflect off the icy landscape creating a...
Kirkjufell Mountain is probably the place to be here but Lóndrangar cliffs and Djúpalónssandur?s black pebbles are also great spots to be at when the Northern Lights come out. The west side by Snæfellsjökull volcano gets really dark so you can see the lights clearly.
There?s not much light around Kirkjufell so the Northern Lights show up bright and clear when they come. The best time to see them is between September and April with March and September being the top picks because the nights are dark but the weather?s not as rough.
From September to April travelers flock to Kirkjufell hoping to witness the aurora borealis. On clear cold nights with low light pollution the sky bursts into color as green and purple ribbons swirl above the peak and reflect in nearby waters like Kirkjufellsfoss.
Learn all you need to know about witnessing the northern lights in Iceland with this comprehensive guide. Find the best locations for spotting the aurora borealis and uncover the ideal times of year to experience this natural wonder.
Kirkjufell is arguably the best place in Iceland to see and photograph the Northern Lights. Located on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland this 463-meter-tall mountain is an iconic sight?so much so that parts of the TV show Game of Thrones were filmed at its majestic base.