Here are some of our favorites:
Reykjavík: Grótta lighthouse at Seltjarnarnes can be found just outside the city center. It’s the perfect spot to capture a dramatic photo of the northern lights without venturing too far out, as the lighthouse can contrast nicely with the dancing aurora.
Around Reykjavík: On the Golden Circle, Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park are outstanding spots for photography.
South Iceland: The south boasts some stunning natural landscapes, which are ideal for photographing the aurora. Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Skógafoss waterfall are among the top northern lights photography spots in the world, let alone Iceland.
West Iceland: On Snæfellsnes peninsula, you’ll find majestic Kirkjufell, which is the most famously photographed mountain in the country (see image below). Its trademark pointed arrow appearance provides an excellent point of contrast against the night sky.
North Iceland: Around 8 miles (13km) from central Akureyri is the old trading port of Gásir, which is said to be one of the best places to photograph the northern lights in the region. A little further afield is Ásbyrgi Canyon, a beautiful and peaceful place with virtually no light pollution, making it perfect for those pictures!
East Iceland: For dramatic landscape shots in East Iceland, we’d recommend Stapavík Beach. This vast beach with a huge rock in the middle is complemented by marvelous mountains in the background for the ultimate aesthetic shot.
