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Blue Lagoon

Reykjanes · 63.8804°N, 22.4495°W

Blue Lagoon — aurora viewing location in Reykjanes, Iceland
Photo: sikeri from Silver Spring, MD, USA · CC BY 2.0
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Check Live Conditions at Blue Lagoon

Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.

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Light Pollution

Moderate light pollution — aurora visible on active nights

Safety

Access can change with seismic or volcanic activity in the Svartsengi / Sundhnúkur area. Check bluelagoon.com/seismic-activity before visiting.

Parking

Large paid visitor car park with full facilities. Pre-booking required for entry.

Nearby Viewing Spots

Grindavíkurvegur (3 km) Bridge Between Continents (11 km) Gunnuhver Hot Springs (14 km) Reykjanesviti Lighthouse (14 km) Kleifarvatn Lake (22 km)

Track Blue Lagoon Live

Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Blue Lagoon. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.

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Plan Your Visit

Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 5 minutes so you always have the latest data.

Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.