Hella (South Iceland Plains)
South Iceland · 63.8333°N, 20.4000°W
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Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Open flat area, very exposed to wind.
Parking
Pull off Route 1 onto farm tracks (ask permission if gated).
Nearby Viewing Spots
East of Selfoss (27 km)
Gljúfrabúi (31 km)
Seljalandsfoss (32 km)
Kerið Crater (33 km)
Secret Lagoon (34 km)
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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.