Kvernufoss
South Iceland · 63.5347°N, 19.4902°W
Check Live Conditions at Kvernufoss
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
Canyon waterfall near Skógafoss. Narrow canyon path can be icy in winter.
Parking
Use the Skógar museum car park. ~20 min walk up the canyon to reach the falls.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Skógafoss (1 km)
Sólheimajökull (6 km)
Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck (8 km)
Dyrhólaey (23 km)
Seljalandsfoss (26 km)
Track Kvernufoss Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Kvernufoss. 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.