Hofsós
Northwest Iceland · 65.9000°N, 19.4330°W
Check Live Conditions at Hofsós
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
Small harbour village on Skagafjörður. Roads can ice in winter.
Parking
Free parking near the harbour and infinity pool.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Sauðárkrókur (19 km)
Árskógssandur (24 km)
Siglufjörður (37 km)
Ólafsfjörður (40 km)
Skagaströnd (40 km)
Track Hofsós Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Hofsós. 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.