Akureyri · Iceland
Eyrarlandsvegur viewpoint
A bench on the hillside street above the town centre, opposite the Útilegumaðurinn statue and St Peter's Church, looking out over the fjord. The easiest place to watch without a car; town lights are all around, so it suits bright displays.
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Why it works for the aurora
- View
- East over the inner fjord to Vaðlaheiði; houses on the hill behind you block the north and west..
- Darkness
- Bright sky, grade 4 on a scale from 0 (darkest) to 5. Close to town lights; fine for a strong display without leaving town.
- Aurora
- Under the auroral oval: aurora can be overhead even on quiet nights.
Getting there
- Distance
- About 1 km by road from Akureyri (estimate), roughly 1 min by car.
- Parking
- No car needed: about 10 minutes' walk up from the town centre.
- Bus or train
- Nearest stop: MA (Þórunnarstræti), 300 m.
- Coordinates
- 65.6775, -18.0920 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Before you go
Pavements and steps on the hill are often icy in winter: wear good shoes and stay off the road.
Dress for standing still in the cold, bring a head torch with a red light, and park only where parking is allowed. A forecast is guidance, not a promise: check the road and weather warnings for Iceland before a night drive. See our winter safety note.
Spot information from northiceland.is.