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Kirkjufell is arguably the best place in Iceland to see and photograph the Northern Lights. Located on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland, this 463-meter-tall mountain is an iconic sight—so much so that parts of the TV show Game of Thrones were filmed at its majestic base.

Learn all about the northern lights in Iceland! Discover the best places to see them, when to visit, how to photograph them, and get tips for spotting them.

From September to April, travelers flock to Kirkjufell hoping to witness the aurora borealis. On clear, cold nights with low light pollution, the sky bursts into color as green and purple ribbons swirl above the peak and reflect in nearby waters like Kirkjufellsfoss.

Kirkjufell Mountain is probably the place to be here, but Lóndrangar cliffs and Djúpalónssandur’s black pebbles are also great spots to be at when the Northern Lights come out. The west side, by Snæfellsjökull volcano, gets really dark, so you can see the lights clearly.

There’s not much light around Kirkjufell, so the Northern Lights show up bright and clear when they come. The best time to see them is between September and April, with March and September being the top picks because the nights are dark but the weather’s not as rough.

Discover how to see the Northern Lights in Iceland with this complete guide to the best places, times, and tips.

Iceland is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights..

Discover the ultimate guide to seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland! Learn the best time to visit, must-see location and more travel tips.

Kirkjufell stands on snaefellsnes peninsula of its own, a stunning backdrop for the multicolour Icelandic sky Although winters in Iceland are dark, they are relatively mild and play host to one of nature's most spectacular exhibitions of beauty; the Aurora Boreali.

Behold the stunning beauty of the Northern Lights dancing above Iceland's iconic Kirkjufell Mountain. The vibrant colors of the aurora borealis reflect off the icy landscape, creating a...