Sauðárkrókur
Northwest Iceland · 65.7468°N, 19.6389°W
Check Live Conditions at Sauðárkrókur
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
Regional town on Skagafjörður. Standard road safety.
Parking
Free parking throughout town. Drive out of town for darker sky.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Hofsós (19 km)
Árskógssandur (24 km)
Blönduós (31 km)
Skagaströnd (32 km)
Hvítserkur Sea Stack (48 km)
Track Sauðárkrókur Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Sauðárkrókur. 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.