Elliðaárdalur Valley
Reykjavik · 64.1125°N, 21.8380°W
Check Live Conditions at Elliðaárdalur Valley
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 15 minutes.
Light Pollution
Moderate light pollution — aurora visible on active nights
Safety
Paved and gravel paths through the valley. Bridges over the river can ice over in winter.
Parking
Multiple free car parks: Árbær, Fossaleynir, and Vatnsendi entrances.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Öskjuhlíð / Perlan (4 km)
Sky Lagoon (5 km)
Heiðmörk / Rauðhólar / Elliðavatn (5 km)
Álftanes / Ægissíða Coast (9 km)
Grótta Lighthouse (11 km)
Track Elliðaárdalur Valley Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Elliðaárdalur Valley. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.
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 15 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.