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Hvammsvík Hot Springs

West Iceland · 64.3793°N, 21.5386°W

Hvammsvík Hot Springs — aurora viewing location in West Iceland, Iceland
Photo: Vincent van Zeijst · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Light Pollution

Moderate light pollution — aurora visible on active nights

Safety

Shoreside hot springs in Hvalfjörður. Some pools reach the sea edge — watch tides and slippery rocks.

Parking

On-site paid parking at the spa. Pre-booked entry. ~45 min drive from Reykjavík on Route 1 + Route 47.

Nearby Viewing Spots

Hvalfjörður (5 km) Glymur (14 km) Þingvellir National Park (24 km) Borgarnes Headland (25 km) Akranes Lighthouse (26 km)

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Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Hvammsvík Hot Springs. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.

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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.