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Aurora Reykjavík
Dedicated northern-lights centre explaining the science, mythology, forecasting and photography of the aurora borealis.
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About Aurora Reykjavík
Aurora Reykjavík is devoted entirely to the northern lights. Interactive displays explain how the aurora forms, Icelandic stories and mythology surrounding it, how to understand forecasts and how to photograph the lights. Large-screen aurora footage provides an indoor alternative when Reykjavík’s weather refuses to cooperate.
Our practical tips
✓Visit before your first aurora hunt if you want to understand what forecasts actually mean.
✓The photography information is useful if you plan to shoot the lights yourself.
✓A good cloudy-night alternative when aurora viewing is impossible outdoors.