Höfn
Southeast Iceland · 64.2540°N, 15.2082°W
Check Live Conditions at Höfn
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
Coastal area, fog common.
Parking
Free parking at harbour viewpoint.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Vestrahorn / Stokksnes (11 km)
Hoffell Hot Tubs (17 km)
Diamond Beach (53 km)
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (53 km)
Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon (63 km)
Track Höfn Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Höfn. 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.