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Tourists hoping to see the Northern Lights in Iceland will quickly appreciate that their colours are much more vivid when captured by a camera than with the naked eye. But not everyone wants to travel with a heavy bag of camera equipment. In this article, we’ll explain how to capture a great image of the Northern Lights using a smartphone and offer some other tips about how to improve the quality of your aurora photos.

What’s better than seeing the aurora borealis in Iceland? Having a really great photo to remind you of that special moment, that’s what. So let’s take a look at how to make that happen with our ultimate guide to taking photos of the Northern Lights.

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The road closures have now been moved, allowing access to the Mt. Fagradalsfjall hiking trail, as well as many other natural highlights.

All Blue Lagoon facilities are open again as of today (June 11th 2024).

Lava closes road no. 43, Grindavíkurvegur

Mark your calendars for August 12, 2026, as you'll have a rare chance to witness a total solar eclipse in stunning Iceland, a dream destination for many.

An eruption has started in Reykjanes and an evacuation plan has been activated around Grindavík.