Grindavíkurvegur
Reykjanes · 63.9029°N, 22.4216°W
Check Live Conditions at Grindavíkurvegur
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 15 minutes.
Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Remote lava field stretch of Route 43. No services or shelter. Recent volcanic activity nearby (Sundhnúkur fissures). Check road.is for closures.
Parking
Grindavíkurvegur bílastæði — paved pull-off on the west side of Route 43, open 24 hours.
Photography Tips
For aurora photography at Grindavíkurvegur, use a wide-angle lens at f/2.8 or wider, ISO 1600-3200, and 8-15 second exposures. A sturdy tripod is essential — Icelandic wind can be strong. Arrive early to scout compositions while you can still see the landscape.
Read our full aurora photography guide for detailed camera settings.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Track Grindavíkurvegur Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Grindavíkurvegur. 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.