Gullfoss
Golden Circle · 64.3275°N, 20.1199°W
Check Live Conditions at Gullfoss
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Icy viewpoint paths in winter — micro-spikes recommended. Upper path may close in storms; lower path is steep.
Parking
Free parking at the visitor centre with café and facilities. Short developed paths to the viewpoints.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Track Gullfoss Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Gullfoss. 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 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.